{
  "id": 13986946,
  "title": "NANS hails Tinubu, Umahi over South-East road projects",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/nans-hails-tinubu-umahi-over-south-east-road-projects",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-12T15:34:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/nans-hails-tinubu-umahi-over-south-east-road-projects/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has commended President Bola Tinubu and Minister of Works David Umahi for their commitment to improving infrastructure in the South-East region through various road projects. NANS Senate President, Ibeabuchi Onyia, led a delegation that toured several projects, including the flyover bridge at Eke/Obinagu Junction, the Enugu-Onitsha Dual Carriageway, the Second Niger Bridge (Phase 2B), and the Onitsha-Owerri Expressway. Onyia praised the quality of construction, professionalism of engineers and contractors, and the pace of work, stating that the projects reflect modern infrastructure standards. He urged the Federal Ministry of Works to maintain this momentum and expressed appreciation for President Tinubu's leadership in opening up vital corridors that will boost economic opportunities and safety for millions of road users, including students.",
  "summary": "The National Association of Nigerian Students has praised President Tinubu and Works Minister Umahi after touring federal road projects in the South-East. Read More: https://punchng.com/nans-hails-tinubu-umahi-over-south-east-road-projects/",
  "key_points": [
    "NANS praises Tinubu, Umahi for South-East road projects",
    "NANS delegation visits Eke/Obinagu flyover, Enugu-Onitsha Dual Carriageway",
    "Projects reflect modern infrastructure standards, boost economic opportunities"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "NANS hails Tinubu, Umahi over South-East road projects",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/nans-hails-tinubu-umahi-over-south-east-road-projects-13990168",
        "published": "2026-10-12T15:52:07.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}