‘An asset to my regime,’ Buhari hails Amaechi @60

Abdullateef Fowewe

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has lauded the former Governor of Rivers State, and Transport Minister, Rotimi Amaechi, on the achievement of the milestone of 60 years on earth.

The former president in a statement on Wednesday signed by his spokesman, Garba Shehu, described Governor Amaechi as a “golden fish”, and an “asset to his regime”.

Buhari said, “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.”