At New Year, Amaechi Prays for Peace, Prosperity

Bennett Oghifo

Former governor of Rivers State and the Immediate paste minister of transportation, Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi has prayed for peace, unity and prosperity in every household across Nigeria as the nation joins the rest of the world to celebrate 2026 New Year.

Amaechi, in the New Year message wrote: “My family and I extend our heartfelt wishes of peace and prosperity to every household across our beloved nation.

“The past year has indeed tested our resilience as a nation, with many families struggling under the unbearable weight of economic hardship, the unfortunate rising cost of living, and widespread insecurity.

“As we welcome the New Year, let us all commit to making a turning point in our national aspiration for peace, unity, improved security of lives and property, economic stability and prosperity, and the overall well-being of our people, by holding the government accountable. We must collectively demand leadership that is responsible, responsive, transparent, people-oriented, and accountable to the people.”

The former minister called on Nigerians to demand for economic reforms that would result in job creation, poverty reduction, affordable healthcare, affordable housing, affordable food, and quality education for all.

He also urged Nigerians to insist on political and electoral reforms that will provide a free, fair, and transparent electoral process.

Amaechi said: “We deserve a Nigeria where justice, fairness, and the rule of law are respected. For me, I will continue to stand firm with Nigerians, to speak truth to power, to challenge policies that deepen suffering, and to offer constructive direction that can restore dignity, honour, economic prosperity, improve security, and provide impactful purposeful political leadership to our nation.

“Nigeria’s greatness does not lie in the hands of a few elites or any ruling class, but in the determination of the millions of ordinary citizens. Together, we can build a country where opportunity and prosperity are not reserved for the privileged few, but shared by all. May this new year bring healing to our land, courage to our people, and a brighter future for generations to come. Happy New Year!”