The Gubernatorial Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Enugu Dr Peter has promised to make Enugu State a robust, smart and viable economy if elected into power.
Mbah disclosed this when members of the Guild or Public Affairs Analysts of Nigeria (GPAAN), Enugu State Chapter visited him at his Enugu residence on Tuesday.
GPAAN team was led by the Enugu State Chapter Chairman Ambrose Igboke and the Vice Chairman Dr Uchenna Cyril Anioke.
Speaking, Mbah outlined his mission and vision and drew attention to his trending Manifesto which, he said, was getting a buy-in and largely resonating with the people of Enugu State.
Mbah explained that he plan to deal with the challenges of the state using a strategic plan to move Enugu State from a paltry GDP of $4.4billion economy to an ambitious $30 billion economy, if elected.
He promised to operate a “lean” and smart economy which would be realistic, achievable and realisable using private sector as drivers of the economy.
Dr Mbah hinted on a Pipeline to Platform strategy and a technology driven economy with intention to do things “differently” within four years of his administration.
In his analysis, Dr Mbah further stated that Enugu State had the potentials to be among the top economically viable states in Nigeria while promising to work on increasing the internally generated revenue of the state.
The PDP candidate said he looked forward for continuous interactive sessions with the GPAAN for more cross fertilisation of ideas.
Earlier, Mr Igboke said that GPAAN in Enugu State was on an Advocacy Visit to Dr Mbah to interact with him and hear firsthand on his vision and mission for Enugu State so that members can have better understanding of his vision.
Igboke explained that public affairs analysts are opinion moulders who set agenda for discourse and proffer critical analyses and insights in national discourse.
Speaking also, the Vice Chairman Enugu State GPAAN; Dr Uchenna Anioke said the Advocacy Visit by GPAAN was across party lines and to the candidates of the major political parties in the coming elections.
He added that GPAAN would continue its Advocacy visits as the elections draw close.
