Minister of Works, David Umahi, yesterday, walked out on journalists covering the activities of the works ministry. Umahi abruptly left the Press Hall, where correspondents were gathered, saying dismissively that the press was nonexistent.
The ministry had invited over 40 correspondents, including The Nation, Guardian, Vanguard, Blueprint, Arise TV, Channels TV and NTA among other online news outfits.
After reciting the national anthem and pledge, the minister with a wave of hand ended the meeting, saying the press did not exist. He said: “There is no press here. The press conference is not held again. The permanent secretary and other directors should follow me to my office. The press is non-existent.”
Umahi, accompanied by other directors, departed from the conference hall to his office without any remorse or apology.
