The Minister of Transportation, Hon. Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi has assured that his reappointment would please the President and Nigerians.
Speaking after his swearing-in in Abuja Wednesday, the Minister said he was grateful to God for the opportunity to serve again adding that he knew how many of people were frightened that they would not get the appointment.
He further urged those who came to celebrate with him from Rivers state to go back home to prepare for local government and state congresses, saying that only those who can deliver should be carried along.
In his words “Be mindful of those who can betray, they are taking bribe here and there, I’m not talking about our party or supporters, I am talking about the institutions that are taking bribe here and there.”
Speaking about the Minister’s reappointment, an elder statesman, Chief Sampson Agbaru, said he was proud of Hon. Amaechi for bringing Ikwerre together.
“This man will lift Ikwerre and Nigeria higher, he is a man that everyone is proud of because he works and performs his best, God created him for a purpose and until he does so, Nigeria will not be happy. It’s good to give way to people who know the work.
Also speaking, a Board member, Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Maureen Tamuno, said it was a welcome development for the corporation and Nigeria as there has been a lot of work done in the railway sector.
She expressed hope that with Amaechi’s return, things would move hastily and a lot of cities would be connected by rail.
“My expectation is for the Minister to ensure that rail transport stands out to be an alternative transport for Nigeria, I believe the federal government will look inwards and also make some money available to The Nigerian Railway and not just depending on the Chinese alone.
“We have to invest in the rail sector so that could serve and lessen the pressure on the road and air travel as well as cargo movement,” he said.
Also, the Chairman, All Progressives Congress (APC) Rivers state chapter, Hon. Flag Amachree Ojukaye expressed gladness that Amaechi did not disappoint in the first tenure, saying he won’t disappoint in this present tenure.
“We are happy that he performed very well and that he has been brought back to the same ministry to complete the good work he has been doing.
“I know that he is very passionate about completing the railway and some other projects and we are optimistic that he would do us proud. We have so much confidence in him and know he will do us proud,” he said.
