2023: I Will Rush Enugu’s Development, Says Mbah

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Enugu State, Dr Peter Mbah, has told the electorate and residents of the state that he is a hast to deliver his ambitious economic package aimed at driving exponential growth in all parts of the state.

He disclosed this to members the Forum of Senior Special Assistants and Special Assistants to the state governor.

Mbah said coming from the private sector where he has changed the narrative in different industries, he was fully prepared to hasten the development of the state.

He said, “We have what it takes to move Enugu to the next level of development. We have development programmes that will scale up production. The time for the industrialisation of our state is now. There is no more time to waste. There’s no more procrastination. That’s the meaning of our tagline, ‘Tomorrow Is Here’”.

While charging the forum to take the message and good news of his integrated development plans to the people, especially those in the rural area, Mbah declared that it’s a new dawn for the people.

Mbah said the PDP has built massive infrastructure and enhanced development in the state over the past 23 years which the people are enjoying today. He reiterated his commitment to continue to attract new infrastructural developments through his laudable blueprint which will concentrate on agro-allied industrialisation, new energy and mineral resources sector, ease of business doing that will boost productivity, and availability of N100 billion seed fund for the youth through venture capital firms.

The governorship candidate, who emphasized the need for aggressive campaign and political sensitisation and education in all the communities in the 17 local government areas, urged the forum to take ownership of the project by converting new members with his well-thought-out development programmes.

“Most importantly, you have to inform our people about the exponential growth they are about to witness when we come into office. Agriculture is going to be grown five-fold. We are committed to moving the state from a public to private sector-driven economy. This will give our children great opportunity to thrive in the private sector and create wealth.

“So, it behoves on you to take our message of what PDP has done in the past 23 years to the people. It is our duty to inform them that the peace and security they are enjoying is the result of PDP efforts. It is also our duty to bring back the remaining members of our party into our fold.

“Last election, the PDP won 95.5% in the state. We can’t afford to allow the record to diminish during your time as SSAs and SAs”, the ruling party’s gubernatorial standard bearer said.

Earlier, the secretary-general of the forum, Humphrey Onyima, said the gathering was a form of solidarity for Mbah’s aspiration, stressing that they had already commenced the journey.

Onyima, who spoke on behalf of other SSAs, stated that they were capable of delivering their mandate in all the wards, communities and door-to-door sensitisation.

On his part, Yakubu Chidi, who also spoke for the SAs reiterated that their commitment to the PDP project was in furtherance of their membership of the Ugwuanyi’s government.

“We came to say the reality; to tell you that you have already won the race. We have been doing it before and we will keep doing it. The governor has given us the power to deliver you. We are the structures in the state, and we have our presence across the rural areas. You’re our project, and it’s our duty to deliver you,” the influential political leader assured,” he said.