Tinubu’s policies key to Enugu’s progress, says Governor Mbah

Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has attributed the major achievements recorded by his administration to the support provided by President Bola Tinubu, strategic investments in security technology, and strong private sector participation.

The governor made the remarks on Tuesday during an interactive session with the Renewed Hope Media Team in Enugu as the team inspected federal government projects across the South-East region.

Mbah said his administration set ambitious goals upon assuming office, including expanding the state’s economy from $4.4 billion to $30 billion and eliminating poverty within eight years.

According to him, the state inherited a poverty rate of 58 percent, but his government remains committed to reducing the figure to zero through targeted economic and social interventions.

“Our first target was to grow the economy from $4.4 billion to $30 billion. Our second mission is to eradicate poverty. We inherited a poverty index of 58 per cent, but we are determined to bring it down to zero within eight years,” he said.

The governor noted that Enugu has already recorded a confirmed annual economic growth rate of 27 percent, describing the progress as evidence of the administration’s commitment to transformative governance and innovation.

He explained that the government adopted a private sector-driven development strategy, with the state focusing on creating an enabling environment for investors.

“We made it clear from the beginning that this would be an era of quantum leap and disruptive innovation. Government’s role is to provide the necessary foundations while the private sector drives growth and investment,” Mbah stated.

Highlighting security as a key priority, the governor said his administration confronted the challenge of the sit-at-home order through close collaboration with security agencies and significant investment in technology.