Enugu: Mbah talks about his achievements as governor

Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, on Thursday, gave an account of his performance to the people of Enugu State, saying his administration has made substantial progress in restoring Enugu’s position as a place where people want to live, work, invest and visit.

Mbah recalled that he presented his manifesto at the same venue in October 2022 ahead of the 2023 governorship elections, saying the Manifesto’s performance update was in line with the Citizens’ Charter (Executive Order 001), which he executed upon taking office on May 29, 2023.

Speaking at the event themed: “Our Commitment to Ndi Enugu: The Journey So Far”, which took place at the Peter Mbah Law Auditorium, Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu, Mbah recalled the state of affairs at the time he assumed office and outlined his government’s achievements, development priorities and long-term economic ambitions.

“We think back to May 2023, when we first took office, to the conditions in our state, the challenges we faced, and the expectations we had.

“There was a time when Monday was no longer a normal working day in Enugu. Shops remained closed. The streets were deserted. Parents were afraid to send their children to school. People who depended on their daily earnings had to give up an entire day’s income because others decided they should stay indoors. This was the reality we inherited.

“Our roads were in poor condition. Public services had deteriorated. Many schools struggled to provide the kind of education our children deserved. Our health facilities needed substantial investment. And Enugu, a city that had once been the natural center of commercial, political and cultural life throughout the region, was gradually losing that position.

“Businesses looked elsewhere. Big events moved to other cities. Our airport received just two flights a day,” he said.

He said his administration has led the state to significant progress, highlighting achievements in health, education, tourism, agriculture, transportation and other sectors, and their connections to his 2023 campaign promise to eradicate poverty and grow the state’s economy from $4.4 billion to $30 billion.