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Federal Ministry of Works

Federal highways and public works infrastructure.

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Honourable Minister

David UmahiAppointed 2023

Nominated from Ebonyi State, South East · Federal character

What the Constitution says

  • s.147(2)

    The President appoints every minister, but only after the Senate confirms the nomination. At least one minister must come from each state (s.147(3)).

2026 budget

All ministries

₦3.59 trillion5.3% of the ₦68.32 trillion budget

  • Salaries ₦12.6 billion
  • Running costs ₦35.5 billion
  • Projects ₦3.54 trillion

Largest lines, of 5

  1. Federal Ministry of Works₦3.31 trillion · p.1523
  2. Federal Road Maintenance Agency₦278 billion · p.1523
  3. Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN)₦1.30 billion · p.1523
  4. Survey Council of Nigeria₦861 million · p.1603
  5. Regional Centre for Training in Aerospace Survey₦357 million · p.1523

Source: 2026 Appropriation Act, p.1523

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