Why Next Transport Minister Must Complete Rail Projects, Link Seaports, by Amaechi
The Transport Minister, Rotimi Amaechi weekend stressed the need for continuity of the ongoing rail projects in the country, saying this was because of the strategic importance to the national economy.
Amaechi who spoke during a routine inspection of the Lagos-Ibadan rail project which is being handled by the China Civil Engineering and Construction Company (CCECC) while expressing doubt about his being returned to the Ministry said it was necessary for the incoming Minister to ensure the completion of the rail project.
According to him, it was the prerogative of the President to reappoint him.
But he added that whatever the situation may be, whoever is the next Minister should put the rail project in his priority list.
He added that the rail project has a lot of advantages, particularly when linked to the seaports.
The Minister also urged the construction company to speed up the job before heavy rain begins.
Amaechi said, “If you watched me as governor, I was always restless at delivering on my responsibilities. I pray whoever would be the Minister for Transport should have the same passion and focus on that responsibility.
“I know as a minister, it is stressful. I’m stressed up and all that. But as a minister you have a responsibility that the president has passed to you and you must deliver. “The second thing is that the economy of Nigeria can be driven most importantly if you can link the seaport to the hinterland because when these cargoe come, they must go.
“The more you are able to move goods and cargoe to the hinterlands, the more you create jobs; and the more economic growth you have.”
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