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Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has expressed his disappointment at the way Nigerians are responding to the nation’s current economic challenges, stating that he had expected more visible reactions from citizens, particularly the youth.
In an interview with ABN TV, Amaechi lamented the high cost of living, rising fuel prices, and other economic pressures.
He stated that he was surprised by the calmness with which Nigerians have reacted.
“I expected more agitation, especially from the youth.
“I thought we would see protests in the streets, but it seems people are not expressing the kind of anger I expected,” remarked the former governor of Rivers State.
Amaechi, who served as Minister of Transportation for nearly eight years under the Muhammadu Buhari administration, has been vocal about his concerns regarding the current state of the economy.
He pointed out that there has been no significant pushback from the public despite the soaring cost of living.
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