We’re Rebuilding Enugu Into A Modern, crime-free state — Gov Mbah

Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has said his administration is deliberately rebuilding the state into a modern, competitive, and crime-free economy anchored on security, productivity, transparency, and strong collaboration with the Church.

Speaking at the Fourth Enugu Diocesan Synod on Monday at the Holy Ghost Cathedral, Mbah said he approached the event not as a political leader but as “a son of the Catholic Church,” stressing that leadership is stewardship and government and the Church share a common mission of building a just and thriving society.

Highlighting his administration’s achievements, Mbah said Enugu’s internally generated revenue has grown by over 450 percent in two years through the revival of state-owned enterprises such as Sunrise Flour Mills and Nigergas Company, without introducing new taxes.

On security, he said violent crime has fallen by over 80 percent following the deployment of advanced surveillance technology and the lifting of illegal sit-at-home orders.

Mbah also outlined infrastructural developments, including over 1,300 kilometres of roads, 200 CNG buses with digital ticketing, five modern transport terminals, the Enugu Air project, and a housing programme set to deliver 15,000 units next year.

In agriculture, he highlighted the development of a 300,000-hectare land bank and farm estates across all 260 wards, while education and healthcare reforms have led to the establishment of 260 Smart Green Schools and reduced maternal and under-5 mortality by over 80 percent.

The governor credited the Catholic Church as a key partner in education, healthcare, and moral leadership, urging continued collaboration to sustain Enugu’s transformation.

“We are rebuilding Enugu together. With God’s grace, we will leave behind a legacy of peace, productivity, and shared prosperity,” he said.