Kinsmen Honor Mbah at Grand Reception, Praise Development Achievements

The residents of Idodo Zone, the governor’s immediate constituency in Nkanu East Local Government Area of Enugu State, hosted a grand civic reception for Governor Peter Mbah, calling him a son they are proud of.

They also pledged N50 million to support his re‑election campaign.

Thousands of people gathered to say that Mbah has lifted the zone from the backwaters of Enugu State to a reference point in development, and that he has put Enugu State on the national map across all development indices.

Speaking through the chairman of the organising committee, Barr. Osinachi Nnajieze, the people of the zone—comprising Owo, Amechi Idodo, Amankanu, Ubahu, Oruku, and Umuode—stated that it is in line with Igbo culture to celebrate a son who distinguishes himself, especially a governor of Mbah’s calibre who has changed the state’s narrative in just three years.

“We formally say to you, with one voice and one heart: welcome home! It is a historical rarity for a relegated place like ours to spring the surprise of producing a son of this calibre—a son whose leadership, in just three years, has become the envy of states across Nigeria and beyond.”

“In three short years, Enugu’s profile as a sub‑national and regional capital has risen astronomically—and that rise is no accident. It is the fruit of carefully calibrated, deeply strategic thinking by our son, our brother, our kinsman, Governor Mbah,” the people declared.

Recounting Mbah’s achievements, the chairman said the governor has fulfilled his promise to turn the slogan “Tomorrow is Here” from a campaign phrase into a reality that spans multiple sectors.

“In just three years, Enugu people are witnessing state‑wide infrastructure and urban renewal. In Idodo zone, we have seen roads that set us free—the 14.5 km Amechi Idodo–Oruku–Amagunze road, which cuts our travel time to a few minutes and allows us to reach our LGA headquarters at Amagunze without circling through four other LGAs; and the virgin 40 km Owo–Ubahu–Amankanu–Umualor–Ikem dual carriageway, opening doors of commerce we never imagined.”

“Enugu State now has 267 Smart Green Schools and 260 Type 2 Primary Healthcare Centres built by this administration. The upstream water problem of Enugu city was solved in the first months of the administration, with reticulation aggressively ongoing to bring water to the last mile.”

“We have massive road construction and a transport revolution—five state‑of‑the‑art bus terminals with five more rising, CNG buses already rolling, over 2,000 hybrid city taxis to empower our youths, and an asphalt plant of our own to ramp road construction. Enugu Air has changed the very face of air travel.”

“Hotel Presidential, Nigergas Limited, and Enugu United Palm Products Limited have roared back to life, while Sunrise Flour Mills and others are almost fully revamped.”

“A new security architecture—tech‑driven surveillance with a state‑of‑the‑art Command and Control Centre, drones, and DRS surveillance vehicles—has made Enugu a secure state, while a 300‑bed Enugu International Hospital is now in place to end medical tourism for Nigeria and our African neighbours. The list is endless,” Nnajieze added.

The Idodo people seized the opportunity to thank the state’s residents for adopting and endorsing their son as the sole gubernatorial candidate in the 2027 election, citing massive rallies that had earlier taken place across the state’s three senatorial zones.

Responding, Governor Mbah, visibly elated, thanked the people for the overwhelming demonstration of love and support.

“The love is palpable. I can feel it. I can touch it. I have no doubt as to where this is flowing from. It is flowing from the depth of affection and the depth of love you have for me. What you have demonstrated here today is real. It is organic. It is not fabricated,” he said.

The governor attributed his success to the values instilled in him by his people, noting how much his circumstances had changed compared to 25 years ago when he had to abandon his vehicle and trek over 2 km during campaigns.

“Today, we have not only built roads and bridges, but we have equally built confidence. We have demonstrated that your circumstances of birth do not restrict you.”

He urged the people of Idodo Zone not to stop thanking the state’s residents, who had, in their respective senatorial district rallies, overwhelmingly endorsed him for a second tenure.

Other speakers at the event included former Minister of Power, Prof. Bath Nnaji, represented by former Council Chairman, Hon. Ejike Anih; Chairman of Nkanu East LGA, Hon. Sydney Edeh; Chairman of the Enugu State Universal Basic Education Board, Prof. Banko Okibe; Commissioner for Children, Gender Affairs and Social Development, Mrs. Ngozi Enih; Executive Chairman of the Enugu State Tourism Board, Dame Rita Mbah; former Council Chairman of Nkanu East LGA, Pastor Sam Iyiogwe; and community leader, Dr. George Nwachi.

The highlight of the ceremony was the presentation of the revered Ofo symbol by traditional rulers of Idodo Zone, led by Igwe Godwin Arum, as a mark of satisfaction with the governor’s leadership and a symbolic endorsement of his continuation in office for another four years.