Former President Muhammadu Buhari has celebrated Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi, a prominent politician and former Governor of Rivers State, on his 60th birthday on May 27.
Buhari, in a statement by his spokesman, Mallam Garba Shehu, described the transport minister for the two terms of his administration as a “golden fish,” an asset to his government.
“Amaechi shared with me the aspiration of strengthening infrastructure, bridging the nation’s long-delayed gaps through the railway, a vital component, leading to its revival from a comatose state, 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,” Buhari was quoted as saying.
