Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State, weekend told President
Bola Tinubu that the sit-at-home declared by the Indigenous People of Biafra,
IPOB, across the South East has been brought to an end in the state, adding
that they are no longer taking orders from non state actors.
The Governor disclosed this at the stakeholders meeting
during President Tinubu’s official visit to Enugu State to commission projects
executed by his administration.
The Governor, who was speaking on the security efforts being
put in place by his administration noted that his dream for the state can be
achieved when “security is guaranteed, quality education thrives, and citizens
can access affordable healthcare.”
The governor outlined the steps taken to enhance public safety in the state, including ending “the illegal sit-at-home order imposed across the Southeast.”
He said, ‘We no longer observe sit-at-home in Enugu. Our
people go to work every day of the week, and we no longer take orders from
non-state actors.”
The governor told the President that the “courageous
pronouncements you made to free up funds for development: the removal of fuel
subsidy, the unification of the foreign exchange, and several social
interventions that your government continues to provide for the people of this
country.
“We are now essentially, with those funds freed, able to
fully complete projects. And it’s not just physical infrastructure; social and
digital infrastructure are going on,” the Governor said.
At the stakeholders meeting with South East leaders mainly
from Enugu State, the President was attentive to the requests made by former
Minister of Power Professor Chinedu Nebo and Enugu State indigene Chris Ugoh
and responded with a commitment to address their concerns.
While applauding the Tinubu administration for completing
the Port Harcourt to Aba section of the Eastern rail line, Nebo appealed to the
President to prioritise the completion of the remaining portions of the rail
link.
He emphasised the rail link’s potential to boost Nigeria’s
non-oil exports and economic growth.
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Ugoh noted that the Anambra Basin has the potential to
support power generation and industrial feedstocks.
He appealed to the Federal Government to develop this
resource to benefit the southeast and other regions of the country, including
the Middle Belt and the North.
Onyemauche Nnamani, the National Commissioner representing
the South East in the Police Service Commission, urged the Federal Government
to implement modern security strategies in the region, akin to the statewide
CCTV system and patrol cars with surveillance cameras in Enugu State.
Nnamani called on the federal government to de-emphasise the
mounting of checkpoints and roadblocks in the region, saying, “It is
inefficient and exposes our security personnel to attacks by non-state actors.”
Responding to the request for the rail line, President
Tinubu reassured the audience, saying, “It is a work in progress. I inherited some
of these critical problems and am committed to solving them.”
“On the support of the gas infrastructure. Sure, gas is an
alternative to petrol. There is no wasting of time than to invest more in it.
We will do it together, and I am lucky I have good governors. ”
Acknowledging the presence of various dignitaries, including
governors, traditional rulers, captains of industry and serving and former
presiding officers of the National Officer from the South East, President
Tinubu praised former Senate President Ken Nnamani for saving Nigeria’s
democracy from those who wanted to derail it with the Third Term project.
Earlier at the meeting, President Tinubu praised Governor
Peter Mbah for his development model and philosophy after inaugurating several
projects executed by the state government.
He pledged that the federal government would continue to
support Enugu and other states in their development efforts.
Among the projects inaugurated by the President are the GTC
Smart Green School, New Haven/Bisalla Road, the International Conference
Center, the Command-and-Control Center, and 150 patrol vehicles equipped with
surveillance cameras.
The President also performed the virtual commissioning of
other notable projects from the Enugu State Government House.
At the inauguration of the Command-and-Control Center, the
President said investment in security will bring rapid development.
“This is a profound demonstration of what we can do
together. It reassures me that more revenue going to the sub-nationals and local
government is not a waste. It is for development.
“We have committed leaders like Peter Mbah taking Enugu on
the path of 21st-century development, taking Enugu to greater heights, and
building our tomorrow today.
“I cannot forget the sight of those children I just met at
the Smart Green School.
“I have seen the gadgets and vehicles with 21st-century
technology. Yes, you are indeed working for today, tomorrow and the future.
“My good friend Peter, we can go places together to build
Nigeria and build the future.
“It is audacious to have this home filled with technology,
and they are ready for use. To promote investment, I know you are a private
sector person, and we must encourage more private sector people to come into
politics.
“When you are sure of security and development and give
value for money, investors will be your friend,” he said.
President Tinubu further lauded the governor, a member of
the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP, for demonstrating an irrevocable commitment
to human development.
“I don’t care which party you come from; you are my friend.
Alex Otti of Abia State is also doing very well. It is not about the
differences in languages and place of birth.
“No one of us has control of the mother tongue. God created
us, and you can find yourself in Enugu, Onitsha or Lagos. We are all members of
one huge family called Nigeria, but we live in different rooms in the same
house.
“We must build this house to satisfy our immediate and
future needs,” he said.
At the interactive session, Governor Mbah described
President Tinubu as a true federalist.
He commended the Tinubu administration for establishing the
South East Development Commission and liberalising the electricity sector
through the Electricity Act (Amendment).
He congratulated the President on being named ThisDay Man of
the Year and acknowledged his efforts to revitalise Nigeria’s growth and
economic resilience.
“Your Excellency, your credential as a true federalist
stands out brightly, and the legacies thereof will long earn you resounding
accolades.
“In signing the Electricity Act (Amendment) Bill, you
liberalised electricity generation, transmission, and distribution. That
singular act will consistently rank as an enduring legacy.
“It is noteworthy that Enugu State was the first
sub-national to which the NERC ceded regulatory oversight of the local
electricity market. That reflects how swiftly we are pursuing our goals,” he
said.
According to the governor, the South East Development
Commission will address infrastructure and ecological challenges in the region
while complementing the many development strides unfolding across the state.
Governor Mbah reiterated his vision to grow Enugu’s economy
from $4.4 billion to $30 billion within 4 years, aiming to position the state
among Nigeria’s top three states in terms of GDP.
He said this grand dream can be achieved when security is
guaranteed, quality education thrives, and citizens can access affordable
healthcare.
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