Politics
I would have been a broadcaster – Rotimi Amaechi
The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has revealed he would have worked as a broadcaster had he not gone into politics.
WuzupNigeria reports that Amaechi has held several political offices and was, at different times, the Governor of Rivers State, and Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly. He was also a one time president of the National Union of Rivers State Students.
Despite his foray into school politics, the minister said his intention was not to go into politics full time, adding that unemployment drove him into politics.
He said,
“My father was a politician. He ran for councillorship during his time. However, I didn’t join politics because I wanted to be a leader or because I wanted to solve Nigeria’s problems. I joined because of unemployment. I also believe there is a part that grace played in it.
“I actually got auditioned at the Nigeria Television Authority to be a broadcaster. I recall that I walked into their office then and said I wanted to see a certain person. But the person I met asked me if I had been auditioned because I had a wonderful voice. I told him I hadn’t and he asked for me to be auditioned. However, before the employment letter came, I was already into politics. That saved me. I would have been a broadcaster by now.”
The 54-year-old described his father, Fidelis Amaechi, as being indifferent to his decision to go into politics full time.
He said,
My father was indifferent. Don’t forget he was a politician. I’m not sure he knew I would get to the point I have got to, even though he died before I became a governor.
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