- Hon. Oghene Egoh criticizes Rotimi Amaechi’s opposition to the Lagos–Calabar coastal road project.
- Commends President Tinubu’s administration for bold reforms, including fuel subsidy removal.
- Urges patience from Nigerians, highlighting ongoing government efforts to boost food security.
Former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Oghene Egoh, who represented Amuwo-Odofin Federal Constituency, has faulted recent remarks by former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, opposing the Federal Government’s Lagos–Calabar coastal road project.
Eko Hot Blog reports that in an interview with our correspondent in Lagos on Monday, Egoh described Amaechi’s position as unfair and unpatriotic, insisting that the project is a major step towards driving economic growth and strengthening national unity.
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He argued that Amaechi, who also served as Governor of Rivers State, had ample opportunity while in office to deliver similar transformational projects to the South-South region but failed to do so.
“As Minister of Transportation, Amaechi could have implemented projects that would greatly benefit the Niger Delta. Instead, he concentrated on a railway line linking Nigeria to the Niger Republic, leaving many communities in his own region neglected,” Egoh said.
Egoh hailed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to embark on the Lagos–Calabar coastal road as a historic move that will enhance commercial activities between Lagos and the South-South, improve interstate relations, and facilitate the movement of goods and people.
“The coastal road will not only boost trade but also promote unity and economic cooperation among states along the corridor. This is what true nation-building looks like,” he added.
The former lawmaker praised the Tinubu administration for making bold decisions, citing the removal of fuel subsidies as a tough but necessary reform that will yield long-term economic benefits despite its immediate hardships.
He acknowledged that hunger in the country is real but urged Nigerians to remain patient, noting that the effects of the reforms are beginning to take shape.
“Prices of some food items like rice and tomatoes are already beginning to drop. With the right policies, other commodities will follow,” he said.
Egoh also highlighted the administration’s emphasis on food security through initiatives to empower farmers, increase local production, and reduce dependence on imports. He expressed optimism that Nigeria would soon achieve self-sufficiency in food production and even become a food exporter.
Calling on political leaders to put aside personal differences, Egoh stressed that constructive criticism should be based on facts and the national interest, not political rivalry.
He concluded by expressing confidence in President Tinubu’s leadership, predicting that history will remember the current administration as one that took decisive steps to secure Nigeria’s economic future.
