David Umahi
David Nweze Umahi CON (born 25 July 1963) is a Nigerian politician who serves as the minister of works of Nigeria. He previously served as the senator representing Ebonyi South senatorial district from June to August 2023, and as the governor of Ebonyi State from 2015 to 2023; and deputy governor from 2011 to 2015.[1][2]
On 16 August 2023, President Bola Tinubu appointed him as Minister of Works following his nomination, screening and approval by the senate.[3] He was sworn into office on 21 August 2023.
Early Life And Education
Umahi was born on 25 July 1964. He is the son of Elder Joseph Umahi Nwaze and Margaret Umahi of Umunaga, Uburu in Ohaozara Local Government Area, now in Ebonyi State.[4][5] Umahi received his secondary education from Ishiagu High School and the Government Secondary School of Afikpo before attending the Enugu State University of Science and Technology in 1982. He graduated in 1987 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering.[6]
In 1990, he co-founded Norman Engineering and Construction Nig. Limited with Ombo Isokarari and served as its general manager until 1993.[4] Until 2011, he served as chairman and CEO of Brass Engineering & Construction Nig. Ltd.,[7] Focus Investment Nig. Ltd., and Osborn La Palm Royal Resort Ltd.[8] He is from a home of nine comprising two females and seven males, including Major-General Obi Abel Umahi (Rtd.),[9] the former chairman of the South-East Security Committee, Ebubeagu but resigned in May 2021.[10] Roy Umahi Nwaeze, a legal practitioner,[11] Austin Umahi Nweze who was the former south east vice chairman of the People's Democratic Party.