From Maurice Okafor, Enugu
A South Africa-based Enugu-born medical doctor, Dr. Collins Nwokedi, has commended the level of socio-economic and infrastructural development recorded in Enugu State under the administration of Governor Peter Mbah over the past three years.
Similarly, the Convener of the New Enugu Group, Barr. Henry Nnanna Okeke, described Governor Mbah’s three years in office as innovative and unprecedented in the history of democratic governance in the state.
Speaking after a recent extended stay in the state, Dr. Nwokedi expressed delight and satisfaction with the developmental strides, as well as the prevailing peace and security in Enugu State under Governor Mbah’s administration.
He also expressed optimism that the governor would secure a second term in office to consolidate on the achievements recorded so far.
Dr. Nwokedi urged indigenes of Enugu State, both at home and in the diaspora, to continue supporting and cooperating with the administration of Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah.
The medical doctor and politician, who previously nursed the ambition of becoming the APC flagbearer for the Oji River Local Government Area chairmanship election scheduled for September 2026, made the commendation in a statement made available to journalists in Enugu.
In its own assessment, the New Enugu Group described the three years of Governor Mbah’s administration as a period of visionary, transformative and exemplary leadership that has repositioned the state for rapid economic growth and sustainable development.
In a statement signed by its Convener, Barr. Henry Nnanna Okeke, the group praised Governor Mbah for introducing innovation-driven governance that has triggered unprecedented development across critical sectors of the state’s economy.
Part of the statement reads: ” The past three years under Governor Mbah’s administration have witnessed massive infrastructural renewal, economic expansion, improved security architecture, educational reforms, healthcare revitalisation and aggressive investment drive that have collectively transformed Enugu into one of the fastest growing states in Nigeria”.
The statement noted that the administration’s landmark projects, including the ongoing dualisation and reconstruction of major urban and rural roads, the Enugu Smart Green Schools initiative, the construction, upgrade and re-equipment of Type-2 and Type-3 Primary Healthcare Centres across the 260 political wards, as well as the establishment of modern security command-and-control infrastructure, have significantly improved the quality of life of residents.
The group further highlighted the governor’s investments in transportation, digital governance, agriculture, water supply and housing development, describing them as bold interventions that have restored public confidence in governance.
It also commended the administration for the rapid transformation of the state’s transport system through the introduction of modern buses and transport terminals, ongoing urban renewal projects and the ambitious plan to make Enugu a leading investment and technology destination in West Africa.
The group’s convener equally lauded the governor’s efforts in boosting internally generated revenue without imposing hardship on citizens, while attracting local and foreign investors to sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing, real estate, energy and tourism.
The statement added that Governor Mbah’s leadership style, discipline, clear development blueprint and commitment to results have distinguished his administration and earned him widespread support across political, religious and social divides.
“Your Excellency’s leadership continues to inspire progress across different sectors. Today, we celebrate your commitment to building a stronger and more prosperous Enugu State. The past three years have been marked by impactful, innovation-driven governance focused on growth, development and transforming Enugu State for a better future,” the statement read.
It further maintained that the governor has exceeded public expectations and transformed the state in a manner never before witnessed in its history.
Consequently, the group called on the people of Enugu State to massively support Governor Mbah’s re-election bid in 2027 to enable him consolidate on the ongoing transformation agenda.
“Tomorrow is already here in Enugu State under Governor Peter Mbah. The people must sustain this momentum by giving him overwhelming support in 2027,” the group stated.
