Group seeks Amaechi's resignation – Punch Newspapers
Punch Newspapers Sections Joseph Olaoluwa A group, Maritime Industry Advocacy Initiative, has called for the resignation of the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, over the statement he made over four river ports, located in Anambra, Imo, Kogi and Niger states. The Minister had in an interview with the Nigerian Television Authority described the construction of river ports across the country as a waste of public funds, stressing that they were not viable projects. He said if the River Niger was not dredged, no vessel would be able to sail to Baro port. He was quoted as saying, “I ha...