Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi has urged Abuja Transport and Aviation Correspondents (ATACA) to woe international investors to the transportation sector through effective publications.
Amaechi, at the unveiling of the maiden ATACA magazine, on Thursday in Abuja said the publications would help boost infrastructure development in the country.
He thanked the journalists for their contributions during the construction of various rail lines while urging them to continue their collaboration with the ministry.
”I want to commend you on the magazine and appeal to you to keep the flag of reportage flying,” he said.
Representing the Minister of Aviation, Hadi Serika, Director of Press of the Ministry, Dr James Odaudu, also commended efforts of the association in putting together a unique product.
According to him, an event like this creates an opportunity for journalist to tell their own story as they venture into issues that may be overlooked by the stakeholders.
”I congratulate you for this effort and I make a commitment to you that this magazine will enjoy our patronage, if there is subscription, the ministry will subscribe.
”I also wish to thank you for the support the ministry has enjoyed from the association; the level of support we have enjoyed cannot be quantified.
”We thank you for particularly supporting the ministry’s flagship programme, we plead with you that as we go into the implementation stage of the roadmap that you will remain with us.
”Criticise us if need be and when we get it right, you should do well to continue to tell that to the public.
”We congratulate you once more and pledge to support ATACA in any way we can and urge that you use this medium for constructive criticism and not to attack people,” he added.
Also speaking, the Managing Director, Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA), Mohammed Koko, praised the association for the initiative.
Koko, represented by the General Manager of NPA, Abuja liaison office, Mr Edward Dauda, said the magazine would enlighten Nigerians on issues in the maritime industry and transportation in general. (NAN)
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