Minister of Transport, Mr Rotimi Amaechi, has stated that he suffered a lot in the hands of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) as the Rivers State governor, saying “I suffered a lot about corruption without any proof against me.”The former Rivers State governor stated this on Tuesday, while delivering a lecture entitled: “Legislature and Executive Partnership for Effective Performance” at retreat for the executive arms of the Plateau State government, held at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) Kuru, in collaboration with Jos Business School and German International Corporation (GIZ).

“I was harassed, though I fought my way through. They accused me of corruption, I suffered a lot, I suffered a lot about corruption. I don’t like money, I believe once you can feed, you don’t need money again, all those who accumulate wealth are doing so to their detriment,” he said.

On the relationship between the executive and legislature, the Minister of Transport said the success of  any administration depended on the relationship between the two arms, adding that commissioners are the drivers of the synergy and cordiality.

According to him,  to have a smooth sail in terms of administration, the executive arms, especially the commissioners, must see the lawmakers as partner in progress, adding that they should have a high sense of regard for the legislature.

In his opening remark,  the Plateau State governor, Mr Simon Lalong assured that  his government would create enabling environment that would grow the economy of the state, through public and private sector participation.

He said the reforms and structural adjustments at the federal and state levels, are aimed at cutting the cost of governance and exploring alternative sources of funding, being the change ideology. He noted further that his government would  work tirelessly to transform the state, and to deliver on the promises he  made to the people.

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