The world economy is suffering from geopolitics of the USA/ Iran war. The consequences of that war has put pressure on the world economy and many countries are suffering energy and economic crisis. Nigeria and its subnational governments are also hit by the geopolitics and many are lacking the required leadership skills to navigate the challenging economic times.
Governor Peter Mbah is different. Armed with the intellectual sagacity built in the private sector he chose the hard way to get rid of the business as usual attitude to governance.
For him Enugu State must be business friendly and everything needed to make it investor friendly must be put in place. He entertained no “ifs” or “buts”. He attacked the knowledge impotence in the depleted and abandoned public assets and public sector that have the potential to improve the quality of the state economy and its people.
From United palms limited he built a partnership that has turned around moribund industries.
Niger Gas was dead and forgotten. Mbah revived it. New management, new equipment and state of the art management team.
Sunrise flour mill was a shadow of itself. Mbah revived it. In partnership with the private sector he is completely turning the place into a beautiful state asset.
The International conference centre (ICC) was a shadow of itself, vision buried, mission abandoned but Mbah revived it and breathe a new life into it less than a year after taking oath of office. The place with a mall has become one of the hottest sought after public asset in the country. It is fully booked for the year and turning in revenue into the coffers of the government.
The iconic landmark of Sir M. I Okpara Hotel Presidential Enugu which was locked in meaningless ownership battle and crippled was completely overhauled and has been a wonder to many. Jobs created and image redeemed. Governor Peter Mbah is deliberate and intentional.
A 300 bed International Hospital is nearing completion and has a full oncology centre and that fraction of foreign medical tourism will be heading to Enugu. A visit to the place to see the quality of the medical equipment that is being installed in that hospital is mind blowing. He is doing projects a country should be handling. Presidents can be treated in that hospital. Foreign medical tourism will be a thing of the past. The ripple effects of that investment will change the medical system in Nigeria and Africa. It is one of a kind.
Governor Mbah is preparing Enugu State for the future by investing in tangible life changing sustainable legacy goals like Education, Health and Transportation of Ndi Enugu in 260 political wards and will not leave anyone behind. It is unprecedented.
The smart city is nearing completion and is almost sold out with billions expected to be generated. All monies invested will be fully recouped. Enugu State is the most attractive investment option in Nigeria as stated by Hannatu Musa Musawa the Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy who craves to always be in Enugu.
Enugu State is not going to borrow a dime this year and the 2026 budget is proof of it. About 1600 projects will be executed this budget cycle. A lot of projects will be finished this year. A balanced budget without encumbrances. It is as a result of careful economic planning and management. First of its kind in the history of the state.
The Enugu Air, state owned terminals and other transport infrastructure programmes are generating revenue in figures the state has never witnessed in a long time. These are legacy assets for the growth of our dear state. You can see them, touch them, feel them and use them.
The rising cost of energy never affected the cost of the government owned transport company. While others were increasing cost. The cost of using the CNG buses transporting thousands of people has remained constant. 300 naira within the state capital for those going to Emene, Abakpa, Agbani road etc. Those who travel to Nsukka is still paying a paltry 1650 naira. That’s what visionary leadership provides. Putting the interest of the people first.
The Enugu State government has not funded frivolities but put funds in developing capital projects that will drive development as done all over the world. From Dubai to the USA are models of developing the infrastructure that attract investors in their numbers. As of early April 2026, the total U.S. national debt exceeds $38.98 trillion, with over $31.41 trillion held by the public and roughly $7.57 trillion in intragovernmental holdings. The debt, representing over 122% of GDP, has grown significantly, increasing by $2.77 trillion in the past year, with interest costs rising due to higher rates. The economy is still strong and healthy.
Without those interventions by the Enugu State government Enugu is doomed and was teetering to insolvency. The over 2000 projects going on with many completed including over 300 roads already completed and in use across the state will be a catalyst to economic survival of Enugu State and its indigenes in the long run
Governor Mbah like prime minister Joseph in the Bible is seeing the years of famine coming and is preparing Enugu State to be a place of succour to generations yet unborn.
The financial structure Mbah met and the one he will leave will make Enugu State a self sustainable state.
Currently Enugu State is among the three states that don’t need a feeding bottle system to sustain its economy.
Governor Peter Mbah will leave Enugu State in 2031 in the strongest financial strength both in cash backed investment in Education, Aviation, Tourism and Transportation.
The interventions in Agriculture and agric sector will place Enugu in strong contention in food availability and accessibility.
The government has intentionally repositioned the state and recalibrated its investment portfolios that in the next 24 months Enugu State will be competing with Lagos as the most financially viable state in Nigeria.
Tomorrow is here
Eze Chinweuba
Mbuze 1 of Neke
