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China may withdraw $500m loan if probing continues-Amaechi tells Reps

Ihesiulo Grace 30 July 2020 0

Transportation minister, Rotimi Amaechi, has appealed to the National Assembly to stop the probe of the 500 million dollars loan from the Chinese government. Amaechi said this during an investigative hearing of the House of Representatives Committee on Treaties and Protocols on Wednesday July

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‘I didn’t join politics to solve Nigeria’s problems’ – Rotimi Amaechi

Ihesiulo Grace 17 May 2020 0

Rotimi Amaechi Nigeria’s transportation minister, has revealed that he didn’t join politics because he wanted to “solve Nigeria’s problems” but out of unemployment. Rotimi Amaechi disclosed during a recent interview with PUNCH that being a leader or wanting to solve Nigeria’s problems didn’t drive him into politics, rather his political journey started out of unemployment.

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FG suspends secure anchorage area contract — Amaechi

Ihesiulo Grace 4 February 2020 0

The secure anchorage area contract has been officially suspended by the federal government, the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi announced on Monday. According to Amaechi, the operation of the secure anchorage area contract was suspended because it is illegal to create anchorage for purposes of providing security. Amaechi spoke at a media briefing on the […]

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Fastrack Lagos-Ibadan rail project, Amaechi tasks CCECC

Ihesiulo Grace 26 January 2020 0

Disturbed over the slow pace of work on the Lagos-Ibadan railway project, the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has charged the China Civil Engineering Construction Company (CCECC) to deploy more men and equipment in order to fast-track the project, especially along the Ebute-Metta to Apapa seaport corridor. The minister gave the charge during the weekend […]

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Breaking: Nigerians attack Amaechi in Spain

Ihesiulo Grace 6 December 2019 0

Some Nigerians living in Spain has on Friday, attacked the Transportation Minister, Rotimi Amaechi, who was on a national assignment. Amaechi, who disclosed this on his twitter handle said he was attacked by a few misguided Nigerians while on national assignment at a climate change event in Madrid, Spain. I’ve never collected one kobo as […]

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Completion of Lagos-Ibadan rail project by April 2020 achievable – Amaechi

Ihesiulo Grace 24 November 2019 0

Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has expressed optimism that with the pace at which contractors are currently working on the Lagos-Ibadan rail line, the April 2020 project deadline is achievable, even as he assured that the test-run of the train would commence by the end of November. Amaechi stated this during an inspection tour at […]

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By April we’ll deliver Lagos-Ibadan standard rail line, Amaechi vows

Ihesiulo Grace 24 November 2019 0

The Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi, on Saturday assured Nigerians that latest April 2020, the Federal Government would completely deliver Lagos-Ibadan standard guage rail line.

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Buhari yet to give us date to commence University of Transportation building in Daura-Amaechi

Ihesiulo Grace 6 November 2019 0

The Minister of Transportation, Hon. Rotimi Amaechi has stated that President Muhammadu Buhari is yet to lay the foundation stone of the University of Transportation in Daura, Katsina state. Amaechi,who stated this on his twitter handle @ChibuikeAmaechi, said ” We are also waiting for the President to give us a date he’ll lay the foundation […]

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FG, CRCC sign 3.9bn dollars agreement on Abuja-Itakpe railway

Ihesiulo Grace 10 October 2019 0

The Federal Government has signed a 3.9 billion dollar agreement with the China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC) for the construction of the Abuja-Itakpe railway. The Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi announced this in Abuja on Thursday. According to Amaechi, all the railway activities in Nigeria are handled by the China Civil Engineering Construction

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FG to boost Africa’s trade through shipping cost reduction

Ihesiulo Grace 27 August 2019 0

Temitope Adebayo The Federal Government on Monday restated its commitment toward reducing the cost of shipping to boost trade in Africa. Vice President Yemi Osibanjo made this known at the Sub-Regional Summit on Unfair Shipping Surcharges and High Local Shipping Charges at the Ports of West and Central Africa in Abuja. Osinbajo, represented by the […]

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Nigeria‘ll partner other African countries for economic sustainability – Amaechi

Ihesiulo Grace 4 December 2018 0

The Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi, has said the Federal Government of Nigeria is ready to cooperate with sister countries and development bodies to advance Africa’s prosperity through the safe and sustainable use of the continent’s vast sea and ocean resources. Speaking at the just concluded First Sustainable Blue Economy Conference, held in […]

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FG needs $30b to Link all zones with rail – Amaechi

Ihesiulo Grace 29 November 2018 0

The Minister of Transportation, Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has said that delay of approval for foreign loans by the National Assembly, is the reasons for the incomplete rail project around the country. The Minister however, assured Nigerians, especially those from the South East geo-political zone that every zone will benefit from the Standard Gauge Rail […]

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Eastern Rail lines to cost FG N9tr – Amaechi

Ihesiulo Grace 28 November 2018 0

…Alleges that non approval of $30bn loan by NASS stalls execution Minister of Transportation, Chubuike Rotimi Amaechi, said it will cost Federal Government a sum of $12.8 billion, equivalent of about N9 trillion, to construct standard gauge of rail lines from Port Harcourt to Maiduguri. He said this whopping is about the size of the […]

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South East rail project: Senate summons Amaechi

Ihesiulo Grace 22 November 2018 0

The Senate has summoned the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi over what it described as neglect of the rail project in the South Eastern part of the country. The upper Chamber at plenary on Wednesday directed its committees on Land Transport, Local and Foreign Debts to summon the Minister over exclusion of the zone in […]

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PDP alleges Amaechi uses govt fund for Buhari’s campaign, says he should resign

Ihesiulo Grace 17 November 2018 0

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has challenged President Muhammadu Buhari to demand the immediate resignation of Rotimi Amaechi as the Minister of Transportation to demonstrate his (Buhari) touted integrity. The party said Amaechi, as Minister of Transportation and Director-General of the Buhari Campaign Organisation is using government fund to campaign for Buhari. PDP

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Amaechi’s Holy Anger Good for Nigeria

Ihesiulo Grace 11 November 2018 0

When people discuss anger, the first thing that comes to mind is to disparage it as a very negative emotion. Those who think that way do not see anything positive about anger. For sure, uncontrolled anger is the source of many a mistake, ranging from mild indiscretions to irredeemable tragedies. Most times, anger is impulsive, […]

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Buhari re-appoints Amaechi as presidential campaign DG for 2019

Ihesiulo Grace 21 September 2018 0

President Muhammadu Buhari has officially named the Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi, as the Director-General of his campaign organisation for his second term election bid in 2019. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, announced this on Thursday. Some months ago, it came to fore that Amaechi had been […]

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Lagos/Ibadan railway: APC, Buhari can’t afford to disappoint Nigerians -Amaechi

Ihesiulo Grace 30 August 2018 0

The federal government has ordered China Civil Engineering Construction Company (CCECC) to work day and night, to avert any unforeseen situation that may derail the December deadline set for the completion of Lagos/Ibadan railway. The Minister of Transportation, Mr. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, while giving the order on behalf of government during the monthly steering

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Lagos/Ibadan rail line completion date sacrosanct – FG

Ihesiulo Grace 2 August 2018 0

The Federal Government has reiterated that the Lagos-Ibadan standard gauge rail line would be delivered this December. The Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi restated this in Alausa Ikeja after a meeting held behind closed doors with the Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode. Briefing newsmen alongside the Governor, Mr Amaechi who thanked members of […]

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Itakpe-Ajaokuta-Warri rail project 80% complete – FG

Ihesiulo Grace 29 July 2018 0

…Lagos-Ibadan rail project to gulp $1.5bn The Federal Government of Nigeria Friday said Itakpe-Ajaokuta-Warri rail project is about 80 per cent complete. It also revealed that the total cost for the Lagos-Ibadan rail line was $1.5bn, adding that the Itakpe-Ajaokuta-Warri rail would be completed before the scheduled date. The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi