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2023: Amaechi To Nasarawa Delegates, I Will Grow Agriculture, Revamp The Economy
Few weeks into the Presidential primaries of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), the immediate past Minister of Transportation and a top contender in the presidential race, Rt Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has promised that he would grow the nation’s economy by revamping the agricultural sector if he wins the primary and gets elected next year.
Amaechi said one of the woes of the nation’s economy was the shift from agriculture by successive governments to service economy, promising that he would revamp the sector which would in turn help in creating wealth and employment opportunities for the masses.
The former Transportation Minister spoke at a consultative meeting with delegates of the APC in Lafia, the Nasarawa State Capital, Tuesday. Amaechi also met with the State Governor Engr. Abdullahi Sule to inform him of his plans to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari.
According to him, “I will fight to change the economy by focusing on agriculture. I will also invest in the manufacturing and productive industries because the problem of Nigeria is that we moved into the service industry and we have refused to pay attention to production. So, you see somebody producing chicken, he doesn’t have a processing factory, he doesn’t have an abatoir that will kill the chicken, process it and sell it as a finished product.”
“If you have a processing factory you will employ more hands. So, we will depend on States like Nasarawa that have very high level of practice in agriculture, and that will change the face of Nasarawa State,” Amaechi said.
He further appealed to the delegates to shun politicians with deceitful tendencies who would come to them for votes, appealing that they (delegates) should consider his (Amaechi’s) track record over the years in public service and vote for him for a better Nigeria.
“I have come to beg you to elect me because you are the most important politicians now in APC. Don’t be deceived by politicians who would come here to speak English. I have worked with two of your governors…I have the capacity to deliver. Check my work in the ministry of transportation, I delivered Abuja-Kaduna railway, I started the Kano-Kaduna railway, I started the Port Harcourt-Maiduguri railway, I completed the Warri-Itakpe railway and completed the Lagos-Ibadan railway. I changed the face of the maritime sector, so I am tested and I am trusted. All I can say to you is to go out on that day and vote for me,” Amaechi said.
Earlier at the government house, Lafia, Amaechi recounted his achievements as Rivers Governor in the area of security, noting that he would replicate the feat if elected.
Responding, Governor Abdullahi Sule who extolled the virtues of the former Minister, said, “Sir, you don’t have to sell yourself to me at all. I may know you more than you think I do. One introduction about you that was not done is the doggedness of who you are, you are a dogged fighter. You fought to emerge as the chairman of the governor’s forum, you fought to become the Rivers Governor, everything about you, you fought to get them. So, today you are fighting to be the President of Nigeria, I wish you well. The most amazing thing is the intimidating team you have been able to put together, a lot of people in your team are well known to me and one thing about our party is that we have competent aspirants and I was happy when you mentioned that even among the aspirants in the party you are the most competent,” Governor Sule said.
Amaechi also paid a brief condolence visit to the Palace of Ahmadu Al-Makura, the Sangarin Kwandere who is also the elder brother to former Governor Tanko Al-Makura.
Politicians and Associates who accompanied the former Minister include, Sen. Ayogu Eze, former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Burutai, former DG NIMASA, Dakuku Peterside, former Acting Governor of Abia, Rt Hon. Stanley Ohajuru, former Imo State Deputy Governor, Eze Madumere, former Assistant Commissioner of Police, Jonhson Oni and former Speaker, Benue State House of Assembly, Emmanuel Jime, amongst others.
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Nigeria’s Historic Bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games: A Call for National and Global Support
Joel Ajayi
Nigeria is poised to make history as it seeks to host the Centenary Commonwealth Games in 2030, a monumental opportunity that promises to transform the nation’s economy, infrastructure, and global standing.
More than a sporting spectacle, the Games would serve as a catalyst for development across multiple sectors, leaving behind a legacy of national pride and sustainable growth.
The benefits of hosting the Games extend far beyond the sports arena. Nigeria stands to gain both empirical and non-empirical advantages, with direct, indirect, and induced impacts that will touch every corner of society. Infrastructural development will take center stage, with new facilities such as indoor sports halls, conference centers, and improved road networks reshaping urban landscapes while strengthening the nation’s capacity to host future international events.
Economic growth is another significant dividend. Over 10,000 jobs are expected to be created, spanning construction, facility management, event planning, and tourism services.
The hospitality industry will undergo major improvements as hotels and resorts are upgraded to meet international standards, while local restaurants, lounges, and tourist attractions will see a surge in patronage from international visitors. Small and medium enterprises, particularly in the transport, finance, and food service sectors, will become some of the greatest beneficiaries, as the Games generate new demand and expand opportunities for local businesses.
The Commonwealth Games will also accelerate the growth of Nigeria’s sports industry.
Investments in training facilities, coaching, and talent development will inspire a new generation of athletes, ensuring long-term benefits that extend beyond 2030, a major focus of the President Bola Tinubu administration.
At the same time, the process of preparing for the Games will create opportunities for Nigerians to learn new crafts, acquire technical skills, and engage in global-standard event management, thereby strengthening human capacity and innovation across industries.
Mallam Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the Nigeria Sports Commission, and Hon. Bukola Olopade, the Director General, have been widely recognized for their tireless and visionary leadership in repositioning Nigeria’s sporting sector.
Their commitment to facilitating infrastructural development and strengthening grassroots sports development has laid the foundation for Nigeria’s bold bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Under their leadership, the NSC is fostering strategic partnerships and driving innovation in sports administration, they have demonstrated the nation’s readiness to stage an event of such global magnitude.
Beyond the tangible gains, the hosting of the 2030 Commonwealth Games carries profound symbolic value. It would be a moment of unity and pride, a chance for Nigeria to showcase its cultural richness, resilience, and excellence to the world.
As a centenary edition, the Games would stand as a historic milestone not just for the Commonwealth but for Nigeria itself, cementing its place on the global stage as a capable, ambitious, and forward-looking nation.
The gains from hosting the Commonwealth Games can never be undermined or overemphasized. This is Nigeria’s time to step forward and show the world our resilience, and excellence. We call on every Nigerian, across sectors and communities, to support this noble aspiration.
Nigeria’s pursuit of the 2030 Commonwealth Games is a vision for transformation, a blueprint for national development, and a legacy project that will inspire generations to come.
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