Tinubu greets Rotimi Amaechi on 60th birthday
President Bola Tinubu has rejoiced with former transportation minister Rotimi Amaechi on his 60th birthday on May 27.
The president highlighted Amaechi’s invaluable contributions to Rivers as a former speaker and two-term governor, saying he dedicatedly served the state, Bayo Onanuga, the president’s spokesman, said in a statement.
During his tenure, the former governor was also chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum.
Mr Amaechi served as transport minister under the regime of President Muhammadu Buhari for eight years.
Mr Tinubu prayed for more years and God’s grace for the former minister and wished him well in his political career.
(NAN)
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