Opinion Of Wordshot Amaechi Ugwele,
“Soon, Enugu transformed into an active construction hub, arguably one of the few states in the country, if not the only one, where major projects were unfolding simultaneously across all the political wards.”
“Today, with the procurement of three additional aircraft, doubling the fleet from three to six, that promise has been kept. This 100 percent increase in fleet size significantly enhances Enugu Air’s operational capacity, enabling higher flight frequency, route expansion, operational resilience, and improved service reliability. And, this growth will continue.”
WHEN Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah unveiled his campaign manifesto, its breadth and ambition were impossible to ignore. The document was sweeping in scope, rich in detail, and unapologetically bold in its promises across virtually every sector of governance.
For citizens and keen observers alike, the immediate question was not whether the ideas were attractive, but whether they were achievable.
How would a government navigate familiar constraints such as limited funding, institutional inertia, bureaucratic bottlenecks, sabotage, and corruption, to deliver such an expansive agenda?
But from the outset, Governor Mbah had offered strong and clear visions with zero prospects for excuses. On funding, he moved swiftly to overhaul Enugu State’s internal revenue generation system, sealing leakages and subjecting personnel to extensive retraining to instill professionalism, accountability, and efficiency. That decision laid the financial foundation for what would follow.
Soon, Enugu transformed into an active construction hub, arguably one of the few states in the country, if not the only one, where major projects were unfolding simultaneously across all political wards.
Roads, infrastructure, and public facilities began to rise at a pace that forced even skeptics to pause and reassess.
Before the implications of this momentum could fully sink in, the administration rolled out projects that had not even featured prominently in early public discourse.
The long-abandoned International Conference Centre was taken from roughly 40 percent completion to full delivery. The International Specialist Hospital and the International Hotel Complex emerged as major construction sites, reshaping the skyline and energy of the Coal City.
Then came perhaps one of the boldest statements of intent, the launch of Enugu Air. Beyond its symbolism, the airline was a strategic investment in connectivity, linking Enugu to Nigeria and the wider world, and positioning the state as a serious destination for business, tourism, and investment. From day one, Governor Mbah was clear-eyed and deliberate.
The three aircraft unveiled, he said, were only a starting point. More would follow, leading to deeper route penetration and the eventual emergence of Enugu as a regional aviation hub.
Today, with the procurement of three additional aircraft, doubling the fleet from three to six, that promise has been kept. This 100 percent increase in fleet size significantly enhances Enugu Air’s operational capacity, enabling higher flight frequency, route expansion, operational resilience, and improved service reliability.
And, this growth will continue. It moves the airline from a symbolic launch phase into a phase of real business, scalability and competitiveness.
More importantly, it reinforces a consistent pattern in Governor Mbah’s leadership. He says it, and he does it. Whether in infrastructure, healthcare, hospitality, or now aviation, the story remains the same.
The governor’s lofty ideas are matched by deliberate action, and his projections are backed by measurable delivery. Enugu Air’s expanding fleet is not just about aircraft in the sky, it is about trust on the ground, in all the life changing developments the people are seeing.
In Enugu State today, promises are no longer suspended in the future. They are taking shape, taking off, and landing, right on schedule, to strongly affirm, yes, that indeed, tomorrow is here!
