Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has begun his campaign tour of the 68 Development Centres in the state. He commissioned several development projects in Aninri West and Aninri North Development Centres of Aninri Local Government Area. The governor's tour aims to engage with stakeholders and showcase his administration's projects. Mbah's government focuses on inclusive development, ensuring projects and opportunities are distributed across wards.
In Aninri West Development Centre, Mbah commissioned the Amorji, Uhueze, and Agbada Nenwe campuses of the Smart Green School. He also toured the Type 2 Primary Healthcare Centre, Agbada Nenwe, and commissioned the Type 2 Healthcare Facility, Amorji, Nenwe. The governor held stakeholders' engagements with the people of Aninri West and Aninri North Development Centres. He interacted with the people, polling unit by polling unit, to get feedback on government projects and policies.
During his interactive session with the people of Aninri West Development Centre at Nenwe, Mbah emphasised that his administration is delivering concrete results. He stated that his model of development in Enugu State is inclusive, ensuring no electoral ward is left behind. The governor highlighted that his administration has built 260 Type 2 Primary Healthcare Centres across the 260 electoral wards of Enugu State. Some have started full operation, while the process of onboarding is ongoing.
Mbah stressed the importance of education, saying that if Enugu children are not prepared for the global economy, all development efforts would be unsustainable. He explained that the Smart Green Schools aim to democratise quality learning. The governor also announced the recruitment of 2,250 healthcare personnel to staff the new healthcare centres. He measures the success of his administration by the number of pregnant women who successfully deliver their babies and young ones who receive necessary vaccinations.
The governor reiterated his administration's commitment to delivering 10,000km of roads to the people of Enugu State by 2031. So far, his administration has constructed or reconstructed 1,521km of roads. Mbah announced plans to build more asphalt plants to accelerate road construction. He assured the people that his administration will support rural communities to enhance their agricultural production.
Mbah promised to support rural communities to mechanise their farming methods by building farm estates. He encouraged women to form clusters to access funds and equipment to enhance their productivity. The governor also assured the people of Aninri North Development Centre of his administration's commitment to enhancing livelihoods and productivity in their rural communities. He promised to complete the road from Nomeh to Oduma by the end of the year.
The consultations witnessed a large turnout of residents and stakeholders. Mbah interacted with pupils of the Smart Green Schools. The Chairman of Aninri Local Government Area, Hon. Ugochukwu Nwanjoku, expressed gratitude to the governor for ensuring that Aninri received its fair share of development projects. He assured the governor of the overwhelming support of the people of Aninri in the 2027 general elections.
Key points
- Governor Peter Mbah commissions smart schools and PHCs in Aninri West and Aninri North Development Centres
- Mbah's administration focuses on inclusive development, distributing projects and opportunities across wards
- The governor aims to deliver 10,000km of roads to the people of Enugu State by 2031
