Amaechi Dedicates Award to Wike for Completing Medical College of Rivers Varsity

In a rare display of camaraderie, former Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Amaechi, has dedicated an award to Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, for completing the College of Medical Sciences at Rivers State University (RSU).

Amaechi initiated the project during his tenure as governor of Rivers State but couldn’t complete it before leaving office in 2015. However, Wike’s administration took over and completed the project, with the college matriculating its first medical students in 2018.

The award was given to Amaechi by the college management during the induction of the first set of medical graduates into the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN). The award recognized Amaechi’s contributions to education development at the university and his role in initiating the College of Medical Sciences.

Amaechi presented the award to Wike on Thursday in Port Harcourt, praising Wike for not abandoning the project. In his remarks, Amaechi commended Wike’s administration for completing the project, which has become a vital institution for medical education in the state.

“I want to thank Governor Wike for not abandoning the project,” Amaechi said. “It’s a testament to his commitment to education and the development of Rivers State.”

Wike, who was present at the ceremony, thanked Amaechi for the award and praised his efforts in initiating the project. “I’m grateful to Amaechi for recognizing our efforts in completing the College of Medical Sciences,” Wike said. “This award is a testament to the power of collaboration and continuity in governance.”

The gesture has been hailed as a rare display of camaraderie between two political figures in Nigeria. Many have praised Amaechi’s maturity and willingness to acknowledge Wike’s contributions to the project.

On social media, Nigerians have reacted to the news, with some praising Amaechi’s gesture and others speculating about potential political alliances. “This is a welcome development,” tweeted @NaijaNews. “It shows that politicians can put aside their differences for the greater good.”

The completion of the College of Medical Sciences is a significant milestone for Rivers State, providing a vital institution for medical education and training. The award dedication ceremony highlights the importance of collaboration and continuity in governance, and serves as a model for future partnerships between political leaders.