…Jim Nwobodo, Arthur Eze, National Assembly members, others endorse governor
Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, says his administration is laying the groundwork for sustainable prosperity and long-term development across the state.
Mbah made this declaration while addressing a large crowd that gathered at Okpara Square, Enugu, on Thursday to celebrate his second anniversary in office.
“In just two years, we have begun to rewire the foundation of Enugu State for future promise. We have constructed over 800 kilometers of roads, opening access to farms, markets, industry, schools, and hospitals,” he said.
“To date, we have delivered five ultra-modern terminals across the state: Holy Ghost Terminal 1 for interstate travel with a skybridge to Terminal 2; Holy Ghost Terminal 2 for intra-city transport; Gariki Terminal; Abakpa Terminal; and Nsukka Terminal – all ready to be commissioned.”
Mbah highlighted his administration’s prioritization of education, noting that 33 percent of the state budget had been allocated to the sector.
“We have allocated 33 percent of our budget to education alone, surpassing even global benchmarks, because we believe that our future is forged in classrooms. Soon, we will begin the rollout of 260 Smart Green Schools, equipped with digital whiteboards, science labs, and solar-powered experiential learning spaces,” he stated.
He also addressed strides in healthcare delivery, pointing to massive investments in primary care.
“Alongside this, we are building 260 fully equipped Primary Healthcare Centres across every ward, each designed with staff quarters, solar panels, and clean water. No mother in Enugu should ever again fear childbirth due to distance or neglect,” the governor added.
On security, Mbah emphasized that stability and safety were the bedrocks of his administration’s progress.
“Security remains the foundation of all progress. We have launched a state-of-the-art Command and Control Centre, deploying 150 AI-enabled security patrol vehicles, and witnessed the decline in violent crime, making it possible again for citizens to travel, trade, and sleep in peace.”
The governor also reported major economic growth under his watch.
“We’ve increased our internally generated revenue (IGR) by over 600 per cent, revived moribund assets, launched investment drives, and improved our ease of doing business while laying the groundwork for agro-industrial systems that will feed, employ, and empower our people,” Mbah said.
He noted the establishment of 300,000 hectares of Landbank to be leased to large-scale commercial farmers, and 200-hectare farm estates in all 260 wards, aimed at boosting agricultural productivity and export potential.
“We didn’t stop there. We completed the Enugu International Conference Centre, giving our state a place on the global stage. We launched Enugu Air, a bold venture that will transform Enugu into a globally-connected economic powerhouse,” he added.
Mbah also announced a sweeping overhaul of the state’s transport system.
“We have conceived a radical overhaul of our transport system, procuring 200 CNG buses and 2,000 city taxis. Our ticketing technology will significantly reduce transport costs for families.”
The governor said major investments were also being made in the tourism sector, but maintained that all of these efforts marked “just the beginning of the story,” pointing to even more ambitious plans ahead.
The event attracted notable endorsements, including from a former governor of old Anambra State, Senator Jim Nwobodo, who praised Mbah’s transformation agenda.
“What I can tell you today is that no other state has done what Enugu has done. For me, you are going to continue to be our governor. Everyone knows you are doing well,” Nwobodo said.
Business mogul Engr. Arthur Eze also hailed the governor as a divine gift to the region.
“God is a wonderful God. He brought your son, Peter Mbah to change Igbo land. When I came into the city, from Airport to the city, I noticed he has changed the whole Enugu,” Eze remarked.
The Speaker of the Enugu State House of Assembly, Hon. Uchenna Ugwu, and Hon. Nnoli Nnaji of the House of Representatives, reaffirmed their support for the governor and pledged continued legislative cooperation.
In a show of political solidarity, former Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate, Hon. Chijioke Edeoga, speaking on behalf of LP returnees to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), pledged to work with Governor Mbah for the success of his administration.
“On behalf of the members of the National Assembly, State House of Assembly, who have joined us back in PDP, we commit ourselves once again to PDP and the ideals of the party. We stand and will fight for the PDP, and for our governor to the end,” Edeoga affirmed.
The celebration of Mbah’s two-year anniversary also included a holy mass held at the Government House Chapel.
