May 28, (THEWILL) – Former President, Muhammadu Buhari, has congratulated Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, a two-term minister of transportation, on the attainment of the milestone of 60 years, declaring the former Rivers governor an invaluable asset to his administration.
The former President, on Wednesday, in a statement signed by his media Aide, Garba Shehu, described Amaechi as a “golden fish”, whose contributions to Nigeria’s infrastructure development will remain enduring.
“Amaechi shared with me the aspiration of strengthening infrastructure, bridging the nation’s long-delayed gaps through the railways, a vital component— leading to its revival from a comatose state; the completion of abandoned projects, turning them into major transit hubs; and initiating major ones across the country, some of which were driven to completion before he left office.
“The railway system which used to be the heartbeat of several towns and cities, killed and buried for decades, opened a new chapter under his leadership, faithfully serving millions of Nigerians by increasing network capacity for passenger and freight services, helping to address demand, introducing new services and rolling stock, and improving safety.
“Under him, the nation witnessed a new era of railway infrastructure. I wish him and his family many happy years ahead.”
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