Amaechi is ours, says Arewa Consultative Forum

The Arewa Consultative Forum  praises  the minister of transportation, Hon Rotimi Amaechi, for his passion and love for the northern region of the country.

Arewa Consultative Forum praises Amaechi love for the north

The Forum’s praised was contained in a statement by its spokesman, Muhammad Ibrahim, on Monday, January 25, saying that they are very happy with Amaechi continuous support for the north despite strong opposition
from some sections of the country.
Ibrahim said: “Honorable Minister for Transport, Rt. Hon Rotimi Amaechi, we are really pleased with your continuous exceptional kind gestures towards the North, in spite of the attacks on your person and ideology from some sections of the country as a result of that.”
The group stated that it first took notice of Amaechi love for the north when he courageously backed then chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission Attahiru Jega on the creation of additional 30,000 units as at a time when prominent southern leaders led by former vice president Alex Ekwueme, Edwin Clark, Senator Femi Okuronmu and Bishop Bolanle Gbonigi were fiercely against it.
The Forum statement read in part: “Honorable Minister Sir, we also appreciate the pivotal role you played in the emergence of Muhammadu Buhari as the APC presidential candidate as well as his victory at the polls. Even though it was totally against the will of your people, but you shunned ethnic sentiments and placed the interest of the country first before that of your people. We salute such unprecedented patriotic gesture.
“Sir you gladdened our hearts when you announced the cancellation of the needless NIMASA proposed Maritime University in Gbaramatu Delta State, because of the plan of this government to upgrade the Nigerian Aviation College in Zaria to a university status.
“We cannot forget the good treatment and empowerment you accorded our people residing in Rivers State while you were the Governor of that state. Our people doing all kind of legitimate business in Rivers State, including cattle rearers came back home to tell us how fairly you treated them.
“We urge you not to be distracted by those calling you unprintable names but continue to use your good office to support the North because, we will always stand with you in your political career.
“We thank you so much and may God bless you richly for everything you have done for us. Sir we are glad to inform you that, we formally adopt you as one of our own because, you have proven to be a true friend of the North. You are always welcome here because, you have earned yourself a home in the North.”