Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi: Nigerian politician
Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi (born 27 May 1965) is a Nigerian politician, former Governor of River State and currently serving as the Minister of Transportation in the cabinet of President Muhammadu Buhari.
Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi | |
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| Minister of Transportation | |
| Assumed office August 21, 2019 | |
| President | Muhammadu Buhari |
| Preceded by | Himself |
| In office November 11, 2015 – May 28, 2019 | |
| President | Muhammadu Buhari |
| Preceded by | Audu Idris Umar |
| Succeeded by | Himself |
| Governor of Rivers State | |
| In office October 2007 – May 2015 | |
| Deputy | Tele Ikuru |
| Preceded by | Celestine Omehia |
| Succeeded by | Ezenwo Nyesom Wike |
| Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly | |
| In office 1999–2007 | |
| Governor | Peter Odili |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi 27 May 1965 Ubima, Ikwerre, Eastern Region, Nigeria (now Ubima, Ikwerre, Rivers State, Nigeria) |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Political party | All Progressive Congress (2014-present) |
| Other political affiliations | Peoples Democratic Party (1999-2014) |
| Spouse(s) | Judith Amaechi |
| Alma mater | University of Port Harcourt |
Early life and education
Amaechi was born and raised in Ubima, Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State. Amaechi holds a Bachelor of Arts degree (Honours) in English Studies and Literature from the University of Port Harcourt where he served as a President of the National Union of Rivers State Students (NURSS).
Career
Amaechi was Secretary of the National Republican Convention in Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State. He was Special Assistant to the Deputy Governor of Rivers State, Peter Odili. He was the Rivers State's Secretary of the Democratic Party of Nigeria (DPN) caretaker committee during the transition programme of Sani Abacha.
Ameachi contested and won a seat to become a member of the Rivers State House of Assembly. Amaechi was the Chairman of Nigeria's Conference of Speakers of State Assemblies.
Amaechi worked with Governor Peter Odili to increase the harmonious relationship between the Executive and Legislative arms of government in Rivers State when his as a speaker.
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