Rivers NUJ Celebrates Amaechi At 60

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Rivers State Council, has felicitated with the former State Governor, Rt. Hon Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, on his 60th birthday.
The union thanked God for granting the former governor the privilege to witness his diamond jubilee on earth, urging him to make every second of it count.
Amaechi, who was also the immediate past Minister of Transportation, clocked 60 last Tuesday.
NUJ, in a statement signed by its Chairman, Comrade Paul Bazia-Nsaneh, and Secretary, Dr. Ijeoma Tubosia, in Port Harcourt on May 27, said Amaechi’s 60th birthday celebration was a moment of joy for the union.
“This occasion is also an opportuned moment to recall how God positioned Governor Rotimi Amaechi on the saddle of leadership of our dear State.
“As Governor of Rivers State from 2007 to 2015, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, was known for his focus on infrastructure development and urban renewal.
“His administration invested in road construction and bridge building, aiming to connect all parts of the State as well as power plant projects (Afam, Trans Amadi, Onne) to improve power supply.
“It is an opportunity to write his name on the sands of time through meaningful developmental programmes and projects, some of which are standing as testimonies”, the statement said.
The union said it was proud of Amaechi’s visionary leadership, dedication and commitment to the people of Rivers State while in office.
“The NUJ is particularly excited with the gains recorded during his time when he single-handedly built, furnished and handed over a befitting edifice to the NUJ Rivers Council, which is tagged the best Press Centre in Nigeria through the instrumentality of the then Commissioner for Information and Communications, Dame Ibim Semenitari”, NUJ said.
The council assured the former governor of its unflinchingly support and pray that his 60th birthday will be the beginning of new things that will happen in his life.