Our Reporter, Abuja
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State says his administration has kept faith with the promises he made to the people of Enugu North Senatorial District before the 2023 general election.
Mbah stated this on Sunday in a post via his official X handle after a working visit to Nsukka, where he met with leaders and stakeholders from across the zone, including traditional rulers, political leaders, community representatives, professionals, and various groups.
The meeting with traditional rulers was hosted by His Majesty, Igwe Samuel Ikechukwu Asadu, at Edem Ani, while a town hall meeting was held at the UBA Hall, University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
“They reminded me of the three major requests they brought before me during the 2023 election campaigns — to dualise the 44km Abakpa Nike–Opi–Nsukka Road, to ensure that a son of Nsukka becomes Vice Chancellor of the University of Nigeria, and to support the creation of Adada State,” Mbah stated.
“It was heartwarming to hear the joy in their voices as they noted that the road is already being dualised, that history has been made with the appointment of Professor Simon Ortuanya as the first Nsukka-born Vice Chancellor of UNN since 1960 — thanks to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu — and that I have stood firmly with them in the push for Adada State.”
Mbah also highlighted other ongoing projects in the district, saying: “We have built 102 Smart Green Schools across the zone, established 102 new Type-2 Primary Healthcare Centres to bring care closer to our people, and we are developing a modern Nsukka Transport Terminal that will transform mobility and commerce in the area.”
The governor stressed that these achievements marked only the beginning.
“By 2025, once we have completed all 260 Smart Green Schools and 260 healthcare centres across the state, we will move even more aggressively on roads,” he said.
He also unveiled plans for a high-speed rail line between Enugu and Nsukka.
“This rail line will cut travel time to just 15 minutes. Feasibility studies are already underway, and I assure you, we will make it happen,” Mbah said.
Describing the visit as inspiring, the governor said the trust and commitment he witnessed from the people had strengthened his resolve.
“I left Nsukka encouraged. Together, we will keep breaking new ground and building the modern, prosperous Enugu we all dream of,” he declared.
