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Amaechi officially resigns as transporta­tion minister

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Frontline Presidenti­al aspirant on the platform of All Progressiv­es Congress (APC), Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, on Monday, officially resigned his position in the cabinet of President Muhammadu Buhari as the Minister of Transporta­tion to focus on his aspiration to contest for the 2023 presidency.

In a press statement issued by the Amaechi Presidenti­al Media Committee (APMC) signed by Kingsley Wali, in Abuja, Amaechi in his resignatio­n letter expressed profound gratitude to the President for considerin­g him fit to serve in his administra­tion.

He equally thanked Buhari for the enormous support given him, which he said, was responsibl­e for the tremendous record of achievemen­ts he made in the Ministry of Transporta­tion over the last seven years.

The statement quoted Amaechi as saying in his resignatio­n letter: “It is with mixed feelings that

I tender my resignatio­n as the Minister of Transporta­tion of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to contest for the Presidenti­al ticket of our great party, the All Progressiv­es Congress.

“Your Excellency, it has been a great honour and privilege serving as a member of your cabinet following your historic victory at the polls in 2015. Under your administra­tion, the Ministry of Transporta­tion has recorded significan­t achievemen­ts, made possible by your visionary support and commitment to ensuring that we deliver on our mandate.

“As I embark on the next phase of our mission to work towards a better Nigeria for ALL NIGERIANS, I humbly seek Your Excellency’s prayers, blessings and look towards your continuous support and guidance.

“Your Excellency, whilst humbly seeking your kind considerat­ion of my request please accept the assurances of my highest esteem.”

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