Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, Nigeria’s Minister of Transportation, has formally resigned his post today, Monday, May 16th, 2022.
In a letter to President Muhammadu Buhari, Amaechi expressed gratitude to the President for the honor and privilege of serving in his cabinet.
As he prepares to depart, the former Minister of Transportation said “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.
President Buhari had directed his cabinet members running for elective positions in the 2023 elections to resign by May 16, 2022.
Amaechi’s resignation today puts an end to rumors that he was planning to run for Nigerian President.
His letter is as follows:
“Your Excellency
Letter of Resignation
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.
Yours Sincerely,
Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi
Honourable Minister, Federal Ministry of Transportation.
16 May, 2022
