Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex C. Otti, OFR, has congratulated his Enugu State counterpart, Dr. Peter Mbah, on his conferment with an honorary Doctor of Law degree by the University of East London (UEL), United Kingdom.
The honour, conferred on Governor Mbah by his alma mater, recognises his contributions to governance and public service.
In a congratulatory message dated September 11, 2026, and signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Ukoha Njoku Ukoha, Governor Otti described the award as a well-deserved recognition of Mbah’s leadership and commitment to the development of Enugu State.
“Your Excellency, this honour from the University of East London is a testament to the impact of your administration in Enugu State,” Governor Otti stated.
The Abia governor noted that the university particularly recognised Mbah’s investment in education and his philosophy that “education is fundamentally the cornerstone of human progress, the bedrock upon which the future stands,” describing the principle as one that strongly resonates with the institution.
Otti said the honorary doctorate also reflected the confidence placed in Mbah’s leadership and the progress being recorded in Enugu State under his administration.
“As leaders in the South East, we share a common vision to rebuild our region and make it a hub of commerce, industry and innovation in Nigeria. Your commitment to good governance is encouraging,” Governor Otti said.
He prayed that the recognition would inspire Mbah to greater service to Enugu State and Nigeria, while wishing him continued wisdom, strength and success in piloting the affairs of the state.
The University of East London had conferred the Doctor of Law degree, honoris causa, on Mbah in recognition of his contributions to governance and public service.
