Rotimi Amaechi

Ex Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi has come out to say that the book by the former Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority, Hadiza Usman is full of lies against him. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to him, ...

Ex-Chief of Army Staff and Nigeria’s Ambassador to Benin Republic, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai has come out to back former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi for presidency. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to him, he can only urge the Governor ...

The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has come out to say that he warned the nation about possible attacks on the rail line and tracks that could lead to loss of lives and property several months back. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and Nigerians have ...

The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has come out to say that anyone caught vandalising railway facilities in the country should be charged with manslaughter. He recently revealed this during the ministerial media briefing organised by the Presidential Communications Team at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. According to him, imposing strict ...

Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has come out to challenge ship-owners and other stakeholders in the Nigerian maritime industry to guarantee safety of seafarers. He recently revealed this over the weekend at the 2021 Day of the Seafarer, tagged, “Fair Future for Seafarers.” According to him, it is the duty ...

Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi has released gospel music featuring his wife, Judith. He recently revealed this via a clip he shared online that showed the couple singing in spirit and in truth. Nigerians have since been reacting, with some hailing the couple, and others asking the politician to focus ...

FG is set to focus on working on the Kano-Kaduna rail line, Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has said. The Minister recently revealed this when he led a delegation of Nigerian Shippers Council and Nigeria Railway Corporation on a courtesy visit to the Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje in Kano, ...

Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has come out to say that Nigerian Railway Corporation, NRC must go after vandalizers of rail equipment in Nigeria. He recently revealed this ahead of the commissioning of the Lagos-Ibadan rail line, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to him, the people selling and the ...

The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has come out to say that his ministry remains committed to ensuring safe, efficient, affordable and smooth multimodal transport system in line with global best practices. He recently revealed this at the annual ministerial press briefing on landmark programmes, projects and activities of the ...

The Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi has come out to say that road traffic offenders deserve a stiffer penalty. He recently revealed this the Easter mega rally organised by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Abuja, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to him, a review of the ...

Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has come out to say that the country’s narrow gauge is not in any way inferior to the standard gauge as being speculated in some quarters. He recently revealed this in a statement signed by Taiye Elebiyo-Edeni, Media Assistant to the Minister, and Nigerians have ...

The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has come out to say that the Chinese Company in charge of building the Transportation University sited in President Muhammadu Buhari’s hometown, Daura in Katsina is set to do it for free. He recently revealed that the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) has ...

Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has come out to say that more than 20,000 workers were involved in the ongoing construction of the Lagos-Ibadan rail project. He revealed this in a recent statement released to members of the public. According to him, the workers were engaged in compliance with the ...

Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has come out to say that the Abuja -Kaduna rail service would resume on July 29 despite the on-going Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. He revealed this while he test ran the new coaches recently deployed on the route on Saturday. According to the MD, Nigeria Railway ...

President Muhammadu Buhari has mourned with the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, over the demise of his elder brother, Dede Amaechi. Buhari sent his condolences via a recent statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu in Abuja. According to him, his thoughts and ...

Minister of Transport, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi has told Governor Nyesom Wike that it would be hard for him to get rid of his achievements in Rivers State. He shared this at the 7th matriculation ceremony of Gregory University, Uturu, Abia State, on Saturday. Amaechi revealed that he is however proud ...

Transportation Minister, Rotimi Amaechi has come out to say that ex Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, escaped with N2 billion given to him by the Rivers State government to rectify the terrible Port Harcourt Airport runway. Amaechi said he is the minister of transportation, so he has the records to back ...

Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has come out to say that he fully understands why Babajide Sanwo-Olu banned commercial motorcycles in his state. Rotimi, who governed oil-rich Rivers from 2007 to 2015 said he battled an identical issue when he was governor. According to him, at some point, okadas, especially, ...

Minister of Transportation, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, has come out to say there is a tremendous improvement in the pace of work on the Lagos-Ibadan standard gauge railway line. He disclosed this as he spoke with journalists in Lagos after an inspection of the ongoing work on the Lagos axis of ...

The Minister of Transportation, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi has come out to say that he was attacked by some misguided Nigerians in Madrid. Revealing this through his Twitter handle, @ChibuikeAmaechi, the ex-governor of Rivers said luckily for him, the Nigerians were fought off by the Spanish police before they could cause ...