The people of Idodo Zone, Governor Peter Mbah’s home area in Nkanu East LGA of Enugu State, held a grand civic reception for him. They called him a son they are proud of. They also gave N50 million to support the governor’s reelection.
Thousands of people came out to show their support. They said Mbah has not only improved the zone but has also put Enugu State on the national map for development. They praised him for lifting their area from the shadows to a place of recognition.
Osinachi Nnajieze, the Chairman of the organizing committee, spoke for the people. He said the zone includes Owo, Amechi Idodo, Amankanu, Ubahu, Oruku, and Umuode. He noted that it is part of Igbo culture to celebrate a son who stands out, especially someone like Mbah, who has made a big difference in just three years.
He said, “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 subnational 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.
Nnajieze highlighted some of Mbah’s achievements. He mentioned that the governor kept his promise of making “Tomorrow is Here” more than just a campaign slogan. People who doubted it are now seeing it become a reality.
“In just three years, Enugu people are witnessing: State-wide infrastructure and urban renewal. In Idodo zone, we have witnessed roads that set us free, the 14.5km Amechi Idodo, Oruku, Amagunze road, cutting our travel time to a few minutes and letting us reach our LGA headquarters at Amagunze without circling through four other LGAs; and the virgin 40km Owo, Ubahu, Amankanu, Umualor, Ikem dual carriageway, opening doors of commerce we never imagined.
“Enugu State 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 get 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 have 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 people of Idodo also thanked the people of the state for choosing and supporting their son as their sole gubernatorial candidate for the 2027 governorship election. Massive rallies were held across the state’s three senatorial zones.
Governor Mbah, visibly happy, thanked the people for their love and support. He said, “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 credited his success in office to the values from his people. He expressed joy that things had changed from 25 years ago when he had to walk over 2km during campaigns. He said, “Today, we have not only built roads and bridges, but we have equally built confidence. We have demonstrated that your circumstances of birth does not restrict you.
He encouraged the people of Idodo Zone to keep thanking the people of the state for their overwhelming support in the senatorial district rallies.
Other speakers at the event included former Minister of Power, Bath Nnaji, represented by former Council Chairman Ejike Anih; Chairman of Nkanu East LGA, Sydney Edeh; Chairman of Enugu State Universal Basic Education Board, Banko Okibe; Commissioner for Children, Gender Affairs and Social Development, Mrs Ngozi Enih; Executive Chairman, Enugu State Tourism Board, Dame Rita Mbah; former Council Chairman of Nkanu East LGA, Pastor Sam Iyiogwe, and community leader, Dr. George Nwachi.
The ceremony ended with traditional rulers of Idodo Zone, led by Igwe Godwin Arum, presenting the revered Ofo symbol to the governor. This was a mark of their satisfaction with his leadership and a sign of their support for him to continue in office for another four years.
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