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The Federal Government, through the South East Development Commission (SEDC) has kicked off a $100 million gas distribution pipeline project to boost industrialisation, attract investments and create jobs in the South East.

The 400-kilometre pipeline, designed to connect gas resources to industrial and commercial centres across Enugu, Anambra, Imo, Abia and Ebonyi states, has about 150 potential customers identified, with projected demand of 254 million standard cubic feet of gas per day.

The investment agreement for the project was signed on Tuesday at the South-East Gas Infrastructure Investment and Project Development Ceremony held at Hotel Presidential, Enugu, marking a significant step towards establishing a regional gas distribution network.

Tinubu, represented by the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, described the project as a strategic investment that would connect the region's natural gas resources to industries, strengthen manufacturing and unlock economic opportunities across the five states.

“The Southeast's entrepreneurial spirit is one of Nigeria's greatest economic assets. I have always believed that the prosperity of the Southeast is inseparable from the prosperity of Nigeria,” the President said.

He said the project aligned with his administration's commitment to building an integrated regional economy, stressing that gas infrastructure should support industrial development across state boundaries rather than serve isolated markets.

“Gas infrastructure must therefore serve industries and markets, not stop at political boundaries. That is the economic logic of regional integration,” he said.

The President said the pipeline would benefit manufacturers in Aba, strengthen industrial clusters in Nnewi and Onitsha, attract productive enterprises to Enugu, expand agro-processing and manufacturing in Ebonyi and connect Imo's gas resources to the wider regional economy.

He, however, said the ambition extended beyond supplying existing factories to creating the conditions for new industries, industrial parks and investments that had stalled because of unreliable energy supply.

“Our ambition is not simply to deliver gas to existing factories. It is to make possible factories that do not yet exist, industrial parks yet to be developed, and investments that have remained on the drawing board because reliable energy was unavailable,” Tinubu said.

He described the South-East Development Commission (SEDC) as an institution established to deliver measurable development outcomes, urging it to assess its performance by the investments it mobilised, infrastructure it enabled, opportunities it created and lives it improved.

The President said the South-East Vision 2050 development framework, supported by Vice-President Kashim Shettima and the governors of the region, provided a foundation for coordinated economic growth.

He also cited his approval of the South-East Investment Company as part of efforts to attract private capital into strategic development projects, noting that governments could not finance every development ambition from public funds.

“This is the model I expect from our development institutions: identify strategic economic opportunities, prepare credible projects, commit public resources responsibly and mobilise private capital at a scale government budgets alone cannot achieve,” he said.

Tinubu commended the SEDC for committing $3 million to the gas project and establishing a framework to mobilise additional investments from state governments, institutions and private investors.

He said the project's initial phase required approximately $100 million, describing the partnership between public institutions and private investors asessential to developing sustainable infrastructure.

“We are not investing in pipelines for their own sake. We are investing in the industries, businesses and jobs those pipelines will make possible,” the President said.

He urged the commission and its partners to uphold commercial discipline, transparency, environmental responsibility, community engagement and the highest safety standards throughout the project's implementation.

“The true measure of government's commitment is not what we promise, but what we deliver,” he said, expressing optimism that the investment would help create an industrial economy capable of competing in African and global markets.

Tinubu said the ultimate objective was to translate the region's natural resources into productive economic activity, employment and improved living standards.

“Let the gas beneath our soil power our industries. Let that energy become production. Let production become employment. Let employment become prosperity for our people,” he said.

The President urged the SEDC, state governments and project partners to establish clear implementation timelines, measurable milestones and regular progress reports, stressing that the project's success would ultimately be measured by its ability to attract investments, revive industries, create jobs and improve the economic fortunes of people across the five Southeast states.

Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, commended Tinubu for establishing the SEDC, describing the commission as the institutional vehicle needed to realise the Southeast's longstanding industrialisation aspirations.

“Tinubu loves the Igbo. The SEDC is a commission whose time has come. It was an idea conceived many decades ago, but it took President Tinubu to establish this long-awaited dream of industrialisation of the Southeast,” Mbah said.

He described the signing of the investment agreement as the commencement of the investment process, adding that the initiative would help realise the region's aspiration for a common market and coordinated industrial development.

“What we have just signed here today is an investment agreement, meaning that investment has commenced,” he said.

Mbah, who said he was excited that the project was advancing less than 13 months after he publicly advocated the idea, praised the commission for adopting an innovative financing model that brings governments and private investors together.

He said the project would create opportunities for young people to build their futures in the Southeast rather than migrate to other parts of the country in search of jobs.

“Before now, it was our young people running out of the region in search of greener pastures. But with what we have now, our young people can sit back and find their future here in the region. This is all thanks to President Tinubu,” he said.

The governor assured the SEDC and its partners that the Southeast governors were committed to the pipeline project, promising to expedite right-of-way arrangements and environmental impact assessment approvals.

“We, the Southeast governors, are committed to this. We will ensure that the right of way and EIA are given accelerated approval,” he said.

Imo State Deputy Governor Lady Chinyere Ekomaru, who represented Governor Hope Uzodimma, commended Tinubu and the SEDC for initiating the project, noting that Imo's substantial natural gas resources placed the state in a strategic position to benefit.

She said the project was coming at an opportune time, particularly as companies were seeking to become offtakers of gas from the Assa North–Ohaji South development.

Ekomaru urged residents to consider the Federal Government's infrastructure investments in the Southeast in making their political choices ahead of the 2027 general elections.

“A vote for APC is a direct vote for the continuation of this project. A bird in hand is worth more than 10 in the bush. Let's reason wisely,” she said.

Anambra State Deputy Governor Dr Onyekachukwu Ibezim, representing Governor Chukwuma Soludo, commended the commission but stressed that its success would ultimately be determined by its impact on the people.

“We will clap for you when we begin to feel the impact of what you are doing,” he said.

Ibezim noted that states across the region had gas resources that could support industrial growth if properly developed. He urged communities along the pipeline route to embrace the project and cooperate with its promoters.

“I want to urge the communities through which the pipelines will pass to have a buy-in. We are strongly behind the commission,” he said, while commending the enthusiasm shown by industrialists at the event.

Ebonyi State Deputy Governor Mrs Patricia Obila, representing Governor Francis Nwifuru, described energy as fundamental to industrial growth, lamenting that inadequate power supply had contributed to the decline of several enterprises in the region.

“Energy is power. Its importance cannot be overemphasised. With it, factories will produce, the economy will blossom and employment will be great,” she said.

Obila expressed the Ebonyi government's readiness to support the project, promising to provide the necessary cooperation to facilitate its implementation and help moribund companies resume operations.

“We will give you all the support needed to operate in Ebonyi to ensure that our moribund companies return back to operations,” she said.

Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Regional Development, Dr Mary Ogbe, said the SEDC was developing initiatives capable of improving living standards across the Southeast.

She assured the governors that the commission would complement their development efforts rather than compete with them, while urging investors to take advantage of the opportunities emerging from the project.

Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of SEDC, Mark Okoye, said the commission had conducted technical, financial and legal due diligence before committing funds to the project, which received approval from its governing board.

Okoye said the commission was targeting aggregate regional investment participation of up to $30 million, including its initial $3 million commitment, as part of efforts to mobilise the private capital required to advance the project.

He said the initiative aligned with the commission's industrialisation programme and its commitment to developing infrastructure that would benefit the entire region.

Representing GasSync, the project promoter, Callistus Mba said the pipeline would connect gas resources close to the Southeast to industrial users across the five states, reducing dependence on the expensive transportation of compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) by road.

Mba said the proposed network would originate from the Ohaji area of Imo State, run through Owerri and branch towards Aba in Abia State and Onitsha in Anambra State, with extensions to Enugu and Ebonyi.

He said the company planned to begin construction at two points simultaneously to accelerate delivery, following concerns raised by Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah that constructing the entire network sequentially from Imo could delay gas supply to other states.

“We are going to start at Ohaji and Onitsha at the same time,” Mba said, explaining that the approach would allow construction towards Enugu and Ebonyi to progress alongside work on the Imo and Anambra sections.

He said the company had identified about 150 prospective customers across the region and was engaging industries to secure demand for the gas, including manufacturing companies, power-generation facilities and agro-processing businesses.

Mba cited Geometric Power in Abia State among the companies with which engagement was already underway.

The Enugu State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), on Monday, unveiled the party’s Campaign Council ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The Campaign Council, comprising 51 Directorates, is chaired by the Governor of the state, Dr. Peter Mbah, while the Deputy Governor, Barr. Ifeanyi Ossai; Deputy National Chairman, APC (South); Speaker, Enugu State House of Assembly, Hon. Uchenna Ugwu; and the Chairman of the party in the state, Dr. Martin Chukwunweike, are Vice Chairmen.

The list signed by Chukwunweike and the Secretary of Enugu APC, Hon. Chukwudi Nnadozie, also has Chief Charlie Mbah as the Director-General of the Campaign Organisation and Dr. Eric Oluedo as the Secretary-General.

Deacon Okey Ogbodo, Dr. Dan Shere, and Hon. S.K.E. Udeh-Okoye are Deputy Campaign DGs for Enugu East Senatorial District, Enugu North Senatorial District, and Enugu West Senatorial District, respectively.

Barr. Steve Oruruo is the Campaign Spokesperson and Director of the Public Communication Committee, with Dr. Austin Okolie as co-spokesperson and Dr. Malachy Agbo as Secretary.

Mazi Uche Anichukwu and Dan Nwomeh, both drawn from the Governor’s media team, head the Directorate of New Media and Strategic Communication and the Directorate of Mainstream Media, respectively. Dr. Collins Ogbu is the Secretary of the former, while Dr. Reuben Onyishi is the Secretary of the latter.

Barr. Victor Udeh leads the Administration Directorate, while Dr. Ben Nwoye and Arc. Uche Nwatu are the Director and Co-Director of the Fundraising Committee, respectively.

Former Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ikechukwu Ogalla (Rtd.), chairs the Security Directorate, while former Inspector General of Police, Ogbono Onovo (Rtd.), is the Secretary.

The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology is in charge of the Directorate of Government Appointees Coordination (Federal and State), with Prof. Chidiebere Onyia as Secretary, while former Speaker of the Enugu State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Eugene Odoh, heads Inter-Party Affairs.

Senator Osita Ngwu, Senator Ikeje Asogwa, and Senator Kelvin Chukwu are Coordinators of the Campaign Council in Enugu West, Enugu North, and Enugu East, respectively.

Meanwhile, in their co-signed statement, Chukwunweike and Nnadozie said the size of the Campaign Council was a reflection of “the conviction that every community, ward, local government area, professional group, support organisation, youth body, women’s group, elder, party faithful and person of goodwill must be seen, heard and meaningfully engaged.”

“Appointment into the campaign structure is therefore not merely an honour; it is a call to duty, accountability and measurable contribution,” they stated.

The Council will be inaugurated at the International Conference Centre, Enugu on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.

All members of the Campaign Council are to be seated before 3pm.

I was pleased to commission the production facility of Anchorage Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., a step towards strengthening Nigeria’s pharmaceutical manufacturing capacity and improving access to essential medicines.

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— Peter Ndubuisi Mbah (@PNMbah) October 22, 2026

Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has commissioned Anchorage Pharmaceutical Industries Limited, a multi-billion naira pharmaceutical company in Trans-Ekulu, Enugu.

The inauguration, which took place on Thursday, is expected to boost local drug manufacturing, create jobs and strengthen healthcare delivery in the country.

This was even as the Chairman of the company’s Board of Directors, Rear Admiral Allison Madueke (Rtd), commended Mbah for creating an investment-friendly environment in the state, describing Anchorage as a legacy project conceived to generate employment, develop local talent and contribute to economic development.

Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, Mbah said the facility represented more than a pharmaceutical business, describing it as an investment in public health, economic growth and the future of young people in the state.

The governor congratulated the company’s founder, board and management, noting that establishing a manufacturing enterprise required substantial commitment and confidence in the state’s economic prospects.

He said the facility would provide employment opportunities, offer internship placements and facilitate skills transfer, while supporting healthcare delivery across Enugu State.

Mbah disclosed that the government would explore commercial partnerships with the company to supply medicines to its central medical stores and primary healthcare facilities.

The governor further noted that the state was building 260 Type-2 primary healthcare centres, adding that the facilities would require reliable supplies of essential medicines to function effectively.

“We are interested in made-in-Enugu, and that’s what you’re doing here,” he said, reaffirming the administration’s commitment to partnering with private enterprises beyond providing an enabling environment.

Mbah added that private capital remained central to the state’s economic growth strategy, emphasising the need to retain skilled young people by creating opportunities for them to build their careers in Enugu.

Earlier, Madueke said Anchorage was the practical expression of his longstanding conviction that private enterprise could create jobs, broaden economic opportunities and improve prosperity.

The former Chief of the Naval Staff as well as ex military governor of old Anambra and Imo States said the company would prioritise product quality, patient safety, regulatory compliance and sound corporate governance, while acknowledging the role of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) in safeguarding public health.

Madueke expressed confidence that Anchorage would contribute to the development of Enugu State, the South-East and Nigeria, while thanking Mbah for commissioning the facility and building a resilient business-friendly infrastructure.

In his closing remarks, the Managing Director of the company, Engr. Chima Madueke, said the company was founded on quality and wellness, encapsulated in its slogan, “Anchored in Quality, Committed to Wellness.”

According to him, the company had obtained the necessary approvals and clearances from NAFDAC and the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), reaffirming its commitment to quality assurance.

He added that Anchorage would help tackle fake and substandard medicines in Nigeria, adding that it was open to direct supplies to hospitals, healthcare institutions and pharmacies.

Meanwhile, the commissioning underscores the growing role of private-sector investment in the Mbah administration’s drive to expand Enugu’s economic base, with the governor assuring investors of continued government support to improve the business environment and enhance returns on investment.

Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has doubled down in his support for the removal of fuel subsidy by President Bola Tinubu’s administration, saying it was undebatable and inconceivable for anyone to imagine a return to the old order.

Mbah spoke at the “Meet the Candidates” town hall meeting organised by Afia TV in Enugu on Wednesday, where he also said that his administration had delivered good governance to the people of the state across all sectors.

He described it as a pathetic misconception of the country's situation and the direction it was headed for anyone to talk about the reintroduction of fuel subsidy.

“If you reintroduce fuel subsidy today, we will lose ten times whatever we are currently trying to gain in terms of the removal of subsidy. The poverty rate that you are going to experience will be very high because the naira would be automatically devalued.

“We cannot go back to subsidy. And I do not think it is in the interest of the country for us to even debate that.

“Again, we should not even debate it because we do not want to send a signal to prospective investors that we are contemplating it. That would take us back. It is going to create panic in the system. It is going to get investors to pull back.

“Those that are coming in today to invest in that sector will become jittery. So, it is not even a subject to debate. It is something that we have moved on from, and we should be thinking about how to ensure that the natural benefits cascade to the households, create jobs and generate wealth for our people,” he said.

He said the nation should focus on how to further encourage private capital to flow, noting the growth the nation had experienced in the stock exchange space.

He added that Tinubu’s policies had stabilised the macro indicators, thus encouraging foreign direct investment.

“You can see quite a lot of funds coming into our country, not just portfolio investments, but also direct investments. It is also going to strengthen because the macro indicators are right,” he stated.

Mbah maintained that whereas fuel subsidy removal enables the government to target the less privileged, fuel subsidy as earlier practised benefited the rich more.

“By the way, I do not think the subsidy we practised before the President removed it was even the right one for the country because even the people we were looking at benefiting from it were only insignificantly benefiting from it. It was largely beneficial to our wealthy folks.

“But now, you can almost notice that the government is doing that in targeting the poor, using proceeds from subsidy removal. The government is aggressive on cash transfers. There is also the programme where the government is targeting 1,000 persons per ward across the entire country to be able to provide seed capital for them to become productive,” he added.

Meanwhile, on his stewardship so far, Mbah said his administration had kept faith with the people of Enugu State, delivering good governance across all sectors in line with his campaign manifesto.

He said the people of the state only needed to imagine where the state was before his inauguration as governor and where it is currently headed.

“Let us imagine the Enugu we knew four years ago. Let us just imagine an Enugu without Hotel Presidential. Let us imagine an Enugu without the International Conference Centre. Let us imagine an Enugu without Enugu Air. Let us imagine Enugu without the transport terminals, the 268 Smart Green Schools, 260 Type 2 Primary Healthcare Centres.

“You do not want them to imagine an Enugu without the International Hospital. You do not want them to imagine an Enugu without the CNG buses, the Nigergas. I think the list is endless.

“But I even think that we can stretch that imagination further because the work ahead will be more profound. Just imagine an Enugu where our children are receiving education that prepares them for the world because they have been imbued with evolving 21st-century skills. Imagine again an Enugu where you do not have any part of the city with an unpaved road.

“Also, imagine an Enugu in four years’ time that generates 660 megawatts of electricity; where we are able to provide 24-hour power supply; where you cannot come into your house and have the light off; and where people can run their businesses for a whole week without worrying about the cost of diesel. Just imagine an Enugu where you generate electricity and the people of Enugu are buying that at 120 naira because they own the coal that feeds the power plant.

“Imagine an Enugu where you now have to ride, not just on our CNG buses, but you have the monorail that can take you from point A to point B. Imagine an Enugu where you can fly from here to the United Kingdom, to the United States and other parts of the world,” he charged the electorate.

He urged the people to keep faith with the journey of greatness, growth and development, defending the gains of his first term and guaranteeing the promises of his second term by working for his re-election.

“If these imaginations capture our fancy, then we have a duty to fight for it. We do have a duty to continue to make sure that the bar does not come down and that the standard we have set in Enugu is sustained,” he concluded.

GOVERNOR PETER MBAH REBUILDS GOVERNMENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE, POSITIONS ENUGU YOUTHS FOR A TECHNOLOGY-DRIVEN FUTURE

There is something about the scale, pace and measurable impact of Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah’s leadership that underscores the difference purposeful governance can… pic.twitter.com/fscfUgHZem

— enugugovernment (@enugugover76588) October 19, 2026

The National Forest Guard, Enugu State Command, has justified its deployment to the Ugwuaji–Obeagu forest corridor, citing reported cases of attempted kidnapping, armed attacks and abduction in the area as reasons for establishing a Forward Operating Base (FOB) to strengthen security.

The Command, in a press statement issued on Saturday by its Public Relations Officer, DSFG Uliaga Geraldine Chiagozie, said it was responding to allegations of harassment, assault, land grabbing and other misconduct levelled against its personnel and the State Commander, Dr. Akinbayo O. Olasoji.

It maintained that the deployment was aimed at protecting residents, farmers and investors from criminal activities, rather than intimidating residents or advancing private land interests.

According to the statement, the forest corridor connects Emene in Enugu East Local Government Area, Ugwuaji in Enugu South LGA and Akpugo in Nkanu West LGA across the river, making it a potential route for criminal movement across the three local government areas.

The Command cited an attempted kidnapping at the Ikorogwu Forest Axis of Obeagu–Ugwuaji Awkunanaw on May 20, 2026, as one of the incidents that informed its deployment.

According to the statement, operational reports indicated that three suspects attempted to force their way into a family residence and demanded that a woman open the door to enable them to abduct her husband.

The Command also cited an armed attack and abduction in August 2026 involving people working on a property in the Uzam-Agu/Chimeta forest area of Obeagu Awkunanaw.

It said Forest Guard operatives, working alongside Neighbourhood Watch personnel, rescued four people during the incident, while one man was abducted.

The statement added that subsequent search operations yielded information that the abducted man had been released and returned to the location from which he was taken. The incidents, it said, underscored the need for sustained security operations along the forest corridor.

“The FOB was established to strengthen preventive patrols, improve response and restrict criminal movement,” the statement said.

The Command also addressed a separate incident involving its personnel at Unity Estate, behind New Enugu Smart City, on September 30.

The Command alleged that a group of individuals, some of whom appeared to be soldiers, accompanied by unidentified civilians, held its personnel at gunpoint and assaulted them.
The incident, it said, also resulted in the destruction of two tents and solar equipment, while three phones belonging to the operatives were taken.

According to the Command, the incident prompted it to increase the number of personnel deployed to the area from the initial four to strengthen their protection and sustain security operations.

It, however, stressed that the identities and affiliations of those involved in the reported attack required investigation.

The Command further disclosed that personnel of the Nigerian Army and the Nigeria Police deployed to the area on October 15 and 16 verified the identities of the Forest Guard officers and men, as well as the official purpose of their presence at the FOB.

According to the statement, the military and police personnel withdrew to their respective bases after satisfying themselves that the Forest Guard operatives were carrying out legitimate security duties.

The Command commended both security agencies for their professional engagement in clarifying the situation and helping to de-escalate tensions.

It nevertheless stressed that the verification exercise did not eliminate the need to investigate specific allegations of misconduct, urging those making the allegations to provide verifiable evidence.

“The Command does not authorise land grabbing, enforcement of private land claims, intimidation of residents or assault on any person, including women,” the statement declared.

It also clarified that the establishment of the FOB did not determine land ownership, settle boundary disputes or confer title on any party.

The Command added that allegations linking the State Commander to unlawful land dealings should be backed by specific incidents, dates, witnesses and other relevant evidence to facilitate an independent investigation.

It called for the examination of original photographs and video recordings, personnel identification, deployment records and relevant arms authorisations to establish the identities and affiliations of individuals whose conduct had been questioned.

The Command assured the public that relevant records would be made available to competent investigating authorities.

On accountability, it invited affected residents, the authors and signatories of the publication containing the allegations, as well as other witnesses, to submit evidence to the appropriate investigative authorities.

It emphasised that complainants should not be intimidated or treated as criminals for making complaints in good faith, adding that any personnel found responsible for misconduct must be held accountable.

“Residents are entitled to effective protection from criminals and respectful treatment by security personnel. The National Forest Guard, Enugu State Command, remains committed to both responsibilities,” the statement added.

The Command urged investigators to examine both the allegations against Forest Guard personnel and the reported attack on its operatives, insisting that anyone found responsible for kidnapping, assault or other criminal activities should face justice.

It appealed to residents, community leaders and investors to remain calm, cooperate with the relevant authorities and allow verified facts to guide public discussion.

The Command reaffirmed its commitment to working with communities and other security agencies to protect lives and property across Enugu State.

Contrary to false and misleading reports on social media that a Federal High Court (FHC) sitting in Abuja had nullified the N150 million fee prescribed by the Enugu State Structures for Signage and Advertisement Agency (ENSSAA) for political campaign billboards, findings have revealed that the court actually ruled in favour of the agency, upholding its powers to prescribe the fee.

According to a certified true copy (CTC) of a judgment of FHC sitting in Enugu, the court had on September 1, 2026, dismissed a suit by opposition parties and figures challenging ENSSAA’s authority to impose a mandatory N150 million fee on each political party seeking to erect campaign billboards or display posters ahead of the 2027 general election.

The judgment rendered by Justice Mabel Segun-Bello held that it was within the legislative competence of the Enugu State House of Assembly to make laws on outdoor advertising and for ENSSAA to exercise powers donated to it by state law.

The suit marked FHC/EN/CS/165/2026 had the Labour Party; Chairman of the Labour Party (LP) in Enugu, Hon. Kingsley Ugwu; Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC); NDC factional state Chairman, Engr. Ibuchukwu Obetta; the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and its state Chairman, Hon. Magnus Ezea, as plaintiffs, while ENSSAA; its General Manager, Mr. Francis Aninwike; the Enugu State House of Assembly; Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC); Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON); and Nigeria Police Force were the respondents or defendants.

The plaintiffs had in June 2026 approached the court seeking a declaration that, by virtue of Sections 99 (1) and (2) of the Electoral Act, 2026, and Section 153 of the 1999 Constitution, which donated exclusive powers to INEC to regulate electoral campaigns of political parties in Nigeria, it was ultra vires the powers of ENSSAA and its General Manager to make executive decisions and publications imposing a mandatory payment of N150 million by political parties and their candidates in the state as an advertisement permit fee for the placement of billboards for the council election and the 2027 election.

They equally sought a declaration by the court that it was unlawful and ultra vires the legislative powers of the Enugu State House of Assembly to make laws regulating the advertisement of political campaigns in the state.

Consequently, the plaintiffs sought an order of the court setting aside the mandatory N150 million fee, as well as an injunction restraining the agency and its GM, the Enugu State Government, its agents and representatives from enforcing ENSSAA’s executive directive.

They finally sought an order of the court mandating the Nigeria Police Force to protect political parties in Enugu State against possible harassment for the placement of billboards and posters for the council election and the 2027 elections.

However, delivering her judgment in September, after a careful consideration of the totality of the affidavit evidence, the exhibits, and submissions by both parties, the presiding judge, Justice Mabel Segun-Bello, held, among other things, that the National Assembly does not hold exclusive legislative powers over outdoor advertising.

“I accede to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Defendants' contention that the subject matter of ‘outdoor advertising’ is NOT reserved exclusively to the National Assembly or to ARCON.

“Rather, ‘outdoor advertising’ falls within the purview of the primary functions of the Local Government, which may (where properly delegated) be validly exercised by a State agency such as the 1st Defendant (ENSSAA).

“Third, I am satisfied that on the basis of the evidence before this Court, the 1st Defendant has established it had a validly delegated authority to issue the directive it gave on 9th February, 2026, for the regulation of advertisement of political campaigns,” she stated.

Guided by these foregoing conclusions, Justice Segun-Bello held that “it is not ultra vires the powers of the Enugu State Structures for Signage and Advertisement Agency and its General Manager (1st and 2nd Defendants) to pass executive decisions and publications imposing a mandatory payment of N150 million naira, as advertising permit that will enable the use of billboards in Enugu State.”

Continuing, she said, “It is also hereby declared that it is not ultra vires the legislative powers of the Enugu State House of Assembly (3rd Defendant) to make laws regulating advertisement in Enugu State.

“Consequently, the directive published by the 1st and 2nd Defendants on 9th February, 2026, mandating political parties and their candidates in Enugu State to pay N150,000,000.00 (One Hundred and Fifty Million Naira) as a pre-condition for obtaining an advertising permit to place billboards and posters for the 2026 and 2027 general election campaigns, is not an unlawful use of State Apparatus to the disadvantage of political parties, contrary to Section 99(2) of the Electoral Act, 2026.

“Save as expressly granted above, the remaining reliefs claimed by the Plaintiffs are hereby refused.”

Meanwhile, the Enugu State Government says that unlike the practice in most states, the N150 million fee is for each political party, not for candidates, as misrepresented on social media and by some commentators.

The Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, made the clarification recently while fielding questions from Government House correspondents in Enugu, adding that there was no court judgment on the fee by any FHC in Abuja, as falsely circulated.

In a related development, finding show that the Abia State Structures for Signage and Advertising Agency (ABSSAA) prescribed feea for candidates ranging from N20 million for State House of Assembly candidates to N200 million for presidential candidates.

Imo State fees range from N3.55 million for each House of Representatives candidate to N55 million for each governorship candidate, while the permit fees range from N300,000 for local council candidates to N150 million for presidential candidates.

The campaign permit fee ranges from N100,000 for each councillorship candidate to N50 million for each presidential candidate, while Kwara State fixed its fees at N2 million for each House of Assembly candidate and N100 million for presidential candidates.

The Tricycle Riders Association of Enugu State has endorsed the state governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, for a second term in office, citing improved security, road infrastructure, and social amenities in the state.

The association, popularly known as Keke Riders, also endorsed President Bola Tinubu, citing the Enugu–Onitsha Road, Enugu–Port Harcourt Expressway, New Artisan Bridge, Obinagu Flyover, and strategic appointments.

This was even as Governor Mbah scrapped the N750 daily payment by tricycle operators and also extended their operational time from 9pm to 10pm.

Mbah also said they would continue to operate at no cost at all the state's modern transport terminals.

Leading the endorsement at Okpara Square, Enugu, during the conclusion of a "One Million March" event on Saturday, the state Chairman of the Tricycle Riders Association of Nigeria, Comrade Kingsley Edeh, said the endorsements were predicated on achievements, especially those that have impacted the lives and businesses of tricycle riders, their families, and the people of Enugu State in general.

“Which will we reel out and leave the other? Is it the security and good roads, which now enable us to ply our trade without any problems, the 267 Smart Green Schools, the completion of long-abandoned projects such as the International Conference Centre, Nigergas Limited, Sunrise Four Mills, Hotel Presidential, and many more?

“We can also see the infrastructure President Tinubu is building in the South East and the support he is giving to our governors.

“So, we will vote APC from top to bottom come 2027,” he declared.

Corroborating the position of the Tricycle Riders Association in Enugu, the body’s National Secretary, Comrade Sunday Enang, described Mbah as a ‘magician’ in the art of governance, stressing that no governor anywhere had done what he was able to accomplish in three years.

“Your ‘Tomorrow Is Here’ vision is evident in the construction of modern transport terminals, the establishment of Enugu Air, investment in an asphalt plant, intra- and inter-city road construction, and efforts to improve traffic flow and urban transportation.

“These initiatives are promoting safer, more organised, and more efficient movement across the state.

“We also commend the policy allowing tricycle operators to use designated terminals without paying toll fees. This support recognises their contribution to the economy and the livelihoods of thousands of families.

“These practical policies reflect disruptive innovation and demonstrate how effective leadership can turn vision into tangible opportunities,” he said.

In his response, Mbah described tricycle operators as critical players in the state’s economy, stressing that while his administration was focused on growth, it was equally determined to eradicate poverty, hence the various interventions to increase their disposable incomes.

“You are the powerhouse of our economy because you set out early in the morning, working long hours, navigating traffic, taking our workers to work, taking our students to school, moving our people from urban areas to rural communities, connecting businesses, and helping traders get to their businesses. A lot of people earn their living because of what you do.

“But we also see your struggles. So, I have started engaging with your executives on how we can make life better for you. As the Managing Director of the Transport Terminal just said, no more payment by our tricycle riders at any of the transport terminals.

“Let me also recognise something. Our government, as you know, is not just about growth. We are also interested in ending poverty and making sure that you have more money or disposable income to take care of your family. And so, the issue of tickets is sealed. No more tickets for you.

“Again, when we came into the office in 2023, we inherited a curfew on tricycle operators such that they could only operate from 6am to 9pm. There was a sit-at-home, but we have ended that with your support. Today, Enugu State is safe. So, we will be shifting your operational time limit from 9pm to 10pm,” he said.

While acknowledging their commendation for the rapid construction of roads, Mbah said this was part of the government’s deliberate steps to increase their disposable incomes by reducing their spending on repairs, assuring them that his administration would construct and reconstruct all the remaining 1,022 urban roads in the state.

“Because I understand how bad roads can be terrible, not only for your tricycles and the money you spend on repairs, but also for the time you spend at the mechanic, all the roads in Emene, Abakpa, Idaw River, Trans-Ekulu, Awkunanaw Area, Coal Camp, New Haven, Thinkers Corner, Uwani, among others, are paved or being paved.

“I can assure you that there will be no road in our city that will be unpaved. We are going to pave all the remaining 1,022 roads,” he emphasised.

Meanwhile, Mbah has vowed that his administration would take every step within the law to preserve the security and peace that the people of Enugu had worked to build in the state.

“You must treasure it. You must protect it. Enugu is on an upward trajectory. We will not allow those deceptive voices and politicians who campaign in poetry but only govern in prose. With our government, you have experienced real development and real growth.

“Let me also warn that we have worked extremely hard to establish a safe state. Nobody, no matter their ambition, will take that away from us. And we will not stop at anything, deploying all means necessary within the law to bring to book any violator or anybody who tries to import thugs to disrupt the peace and public safety we enjoy in this city and this state. We have zero tolerance for violence.”

He enjoined the people to make good their endorsements by getting their PVCs ready for the 2027 elections and voting massively for him, all APC candidates, and President Bola Tinubu, whose policies, he said, ensured the availability of resources to execute the numerous projects they listed.

Other speakers at the event were the Enugu State Chairman of the APC, Dr. Martins Chukwunweike; Grand Patron of the Enugu State Traditional Rulers Council, HRH Igwe Greg Ugwu; and the Managing Director, Enugu East Zone Transport Terminals, Dr. John Egbo.

Enugu Rangers Set For New Home! 🏟️

Governor Peter Mbah's sports revolution continues! 👏
The ongoing reconstruction of Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu will reportedly meet CAF & FIFA standards when completed.
A befitting new home for Rangers International! 🏟️🇳🇬 pic.twitter.com/EvvAu85Qnj

— NaijaNow Football (@NaijaNowFb) October 12, 2026

My dear Ndi Enugu,

I am deeply concerned by the reports of violence surrounding the recent political gathering in Enugu, particularly the shooting that left a citizen injured.

My immediate concern is for those who have been hurt, those who experienced fear, and the families… pic.twitter.com/vOvQ3lOhHL

— Peter Ndubuisi Mbah (@PNMbah) October 12, 2026

New: Enugu Disowns NDC Airport Incident, Says No Death at Party Secretariat, Uncovers Plot to Import Thugs and Bandits

The Enugu State Government has disowned the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) airport rally incident, saying the party attempted to hold a statewide campaign… pic.twitter.com/aYv5lzPkFJ

— Dan Nwomeh (@DanNwomeh) October 11, 2026

The Enugu State Government said it has uncovered alleged plans by some opposition elements to import armed thugs and bandits into the state to create panic and a false sense of insecurity ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, made these known on Sunday while addressing a press conference at the Government House, Enugu, on the incidents involving the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport and the party’s state secretariat in Enugu on Saturday.

Onyia denied any involvement of the government or the Governor’s Chief Security Officer, Ifeanyi Osondu, in both incidents, describing the airport confrontation as a matter between the NDC and federal authorities, while noting that the shooting incident at the party’s secretariat was under police investigation.

According to the SSG, the government’s preliminary findings indicated that the airport incident followed the NDC’s attempt to hold what it described as a “Grand Statewide Campaign Flag-off 2026” at the facility without securing the necessary approval from the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN).

He said the party had published notices inviting its members and supporters to the event, including on the Facebook page of its governorship candidate in the state.

Onyia explained that the police had advised the party to obtain FAAN’s approval before security personnel could be deployed to the airport for the event.

“Further findings, however, revealed that the NDC did not secure the approval of FAAN to host a grand statewide rally at its facility. Security agencies, therefore, advised the organisers of the rally to rethink it,” he said.

The SSG alleged that the party proceeded to mobilise its members to the airport and attempted to gain entry into the facility, resulting in a confrontation with airport authorities.

He said security agencies intervened to disperse the “riotous” party members and restore order around the airport, which he described as a strategic national asset.

Onyia added that the state government’s account was consistent with the statement issued by the Enugu State Police Command on Sunday.

NDC Secretariat Shooting

On the shooting incident at the NDC state secretariat in the GRA area of Enugu, the SSG said security reports had established that a violent clash occurred at the party’s office and that the police were investigating the matter.

The SSG disputed reports alleging fatalities, stating that the government’s findings indicated that no death had occurred in the incident.

He disclosed that a 43-year-old man, identified as Ifeanyi Nworie, sustained a gunshot wound and was taken to the Enugu State University Teaching Hospital, Park Lane, where he was stabilised before being transferred to the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Enugu, for further examination.

“We can, therefore, authoritatively report that there were no deaths as falsely claimed by some reports and NDC leaders,” he said.

Onyia also faulted allegations that the Governor’s Chief Security Officer was present at the party secretariat and supervised the shooting, maintaining that the official was with Governor Peter Mbah at the Teachers Grassroots Movement mega rally at Okpara Square, Enugu, at the time of the incident.

The SSG further criticised the reported holding of a minute’s silence for an individual he said was still alive, describing it as an attempt to mislead the public for political advantage.

Reaffirming the state government’s position, Onyia said Governor Mbah had sworn to protect the lives and property of all residents, irrespective of their religious beliefs or political affiliations, and condemned.

He said the administration’s ambition to grow Enugu into a $30 billion economy and make it a preferred destination for investment, business, tourism and living depended significantly on sustained peace and security.

According to him, this informed the government’s substantial investments in security infrastructure and operations over the past three years.

“Consequently, the Enugu State Government strongly condemns in its entirety any form of violence, including politically induced violence in the state. We welcome healthy debate and freedom of association and peaceful assembly,” he said.

He, however, urged political parties and their candidates to exercise restraint and embrace issue-based campaigns ahead of the 2027 elections.

The SSG said democratic rights should be exercised responsibly, arguing that political parties ought to serve as models of decorum and integrity.

He questioned the decision to announce a statewide campaign flag-off at the airport and without the approval of the relevant authorities.

“Without holding brief for FAAN, is it not sheer rascality to attempt to hold a “Grand Statewide Campaign Flag-off 2026” of the NDC at the airport as publicised by the party and its gubernatorial candidate, especially without the approval by the appropriate authorities?

“Is it not equally gross mischief and a sign of political desperation to hold a minute silence for a living person, just to mislead the public for political traction?” he queried.

Onyia accused opposition elements in the state of attempting to create the impression that Enugu was unsafe and that the government was intolerant of opposing political parties.

He alleged that some opposition groups had been attributing internal disagreements and violent clashes to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state.

As an example, he cited the September 12, 2026 incident at Obuofia in Nkanu West Local Government Area, claiming that investigations had identified the alleged perpetrators, who were being prosecuted by the police.

The SSG described the opposition as factionalised and alleged that some of its members were seeking to draw the state government into controversies for political relevance.

Onyia also reiterated the government’s allegation that some opposition elements were plotting to bring armed thugs and bandits into Enugu to create panic and undermine public confidence in the state’s security ahead of the 2027 general elections.

“We, however, make bold to say that the peace and security we have achieved in Enugu State in the last three years, and at huge material costs and sacrifices by our security agents, are non-negotiable and irreversible,” he said.

The SSG said the Mbah administration remained committed to protecting citizens’ democratic rights, including the freedom to campaign for and vote for candidates of their choice in the forthcoming elections.

He described the right of residents to elect their leaders through free, fair and credible polls as fundamental to the state’s democratic development.

Onyia added that the government was confident of securing a second term for Mbah based on what it described as the governor’s performance and delivery on campaign promises.

“Indeed, these inalienable rights of Ndi Enugu to elect their leaders in free, fair and credible polls are our surest hope for re-election come 2027,” he said.

He added that the administration had no reason to resort to desperate measures, maintaining that its record in office would be the basis for seeking a renewed mandate from the electorate.

The Enugu State Forest Guard (ENSFG) has recorded major operational successes in separate intelligence-led security operations conducted on Friday, 31 July 2026, across Nsukka and Uzo-Uwani Local Government Areas, resulting in the rescue of a kidnap victim, the arrest of three suspected criminal operatives, the recovery of stolen property, and the successful foiling of another attempted kidnapping, National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP can report.

In Nsukka Local Government Area, operatives of the Enugu State Forest Guard, working jointly with members of the local hunters' association, successfully rescued Mrs. Asadu Calistar of Opkuje Community, who was abducted by suspected kidnappers while working on her farm with her children along the Anuka Road axis.

Acting swiftly on credible intelligence, the joint security team launched a coordinated search-and-rescue operation and engaged the kidnappers in an exchange of gunfire. The victim was rescued unharmed, one suspected kidnapper was arrested, while three others fled into the forest. The victim and the suspect have been handed over to the Nigeria Police Force for further investigation, while bush-combing operations continue to apprehend the fleeing suspects.

In a separate operation in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area, operatives of the Ogboli Forest Guard, in collaboration with the Ogurugu and Ojjor Neighbourhood Watch groups, arrested Mr. Ugbedeojo John and Mr. Chidi Adaji, who were allegedly conveying two dismantled stolen motorcycles.

Preliminary investigation revealed that the motorcycles had been dismantled, with the engines and several major components allegedly sold at Adani, while the remaining parts were recovered during the operation. The recovered exhibits were later identified by their owner, Mr. Edwin Dibiagu. The suspects and recovered exhibits have been handed over to the Nigeria Police Force for further investigation and necessary legal action, while efforts continue to identify and apprehend other members of the suspected criminal network.

Later the same day, at about 1820 hours, the Enugu State Forest Guard successfully foiled an attempted kidnapping along the Opi–Agu-Agu–Ekwegbe–Agu-Ukehe (Ugwuogo) Road in Nsukka Local Government Area.

Suspected armed kidnappers reportedly emerged from the adjoining bush at Opi-Uno and opened fire on a passing Toyota Sienna vehicle and other road users in an apparent attempt to force vehicles to stop for abduction. Responding promptly to the distress call, operatives of the Enugu State Forest Guard Headquarters Special Squad, working alongside the Distress Response Squad (DRS) of the Nigeria Police Force, engaged the armed suspects in a gun battle, forcing them to abandon their operation and flee into the surrounding forest.

Security operatives recovered several expended 7.62mm calibre cartridge cases believed to have been fired from AK-pattern rifles. No person was kidnapped during the attempted attack, and joint pursuit operations by the Nsukka Forest Guard Command and Ezimo Sector are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects.

The Enugu State Forest Guard commends the courage, professionalism, and vigilance of its personnel, the Nigeria Police Force, local hunters, and neighbourhood watch groups whose continued collaboration has significantly strengthened the fight against kidnapping and other violent crimes across the State.

The Command reassures residents that intelligence-led operations and proactive security patrols will continue across Enugu State to deny criminals safe havens and protect lives and property. Members of the public are encouraged to remain vigilant and continue providing timely and credible information to security agencies.
The Enugu State Forest Guard remains steadfast in its commitment to working with all security agencies and community stakeholders to ensure lasting peace, security, and public safety throughout Enugu State.

Signed
ASFG Uliaga Geraldine Chiagozie
Public Relations Officer
Enugu State Forest Guard

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— Chude (@Chude_ND1) October 8, 2026

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— Chude (@Chude_ND1) October 9, 2026

Enugu State has secured a $200 million investment to develop a 100-megawatt (MW) solar power project aimed at improving electricity supply to homes and businesses across the state.

The investment was disclosed in a meeting between Governor Peter Mbah and a delegation from Eauxwell Nigeria Ltd., led by its Managing Director, Edwin Enwegbara, at the Government House in Enugu on Thursday, according to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).

Estimated at about N300 billion, the proposed project will combine distributed solar generation with battery storage to provide more reliable electricity to households, agricultural processors, small businesses and other enterprises.

Enugu reviews solar tariffs and timeline
Mbah said the state’s objective went beyond attracting investment, emphasising the need to establish an electricity market that delivers reliable and affordable power to consumers.

The governor noted that the tariff assumptions and financial model presented by the investors required further review to balance investors’ need to recover their costs with the ability of households and businesses to pay for electricity.

“The Enugu State Government has secured a $200 million dollar investment for the development of a 100-megawatt (MW) solar power aimed at improving electricity supply to homes and businesses across the state”, the NAN report read in part.

Mbah called for a shorter implementation timeline and pledged government support to remove bureaucratic and institutional bottlenecks that could delay the project.

Enwegbara said the final electricity tariff would be determined in consultation with regulators, balancing investors’ cost recovery with affordability.

He added that the project’s solar generation and battery storage systems would support households, agricultural processors and small businesses.

Olufemi Akinyelure, Head of the Nigeria Electrification Programme at the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), joined virtually to explain the structure, objectives and implementation of the Distributed Access through Renewable Energy Scale-up (DARES) programme.

Niger State advances 100MW solar project
Enugu’s investment follows a similar initiative in Niger State, where the government secured a $150 million Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) loan in July for a 100MW solar project.

Mustapha Abubakar, Chairman of the New Niger Development Project, said the state would contribute another $10 million, bringing total funding to $160 million. The project will be sited in Maikunkele and include social intervention programmes for surrounding communities.

In January, the state announced plans for the IsDB-backed Niger State Solar Electrification Project, valued at about $163 million. The proposed 200-hectare project is expected to generate 100MW to support households, businesses, agriculture and industrial growth while reducing dependence on the national grid.

DARES targets 17.5 million Nigerians
Nigerian states are increasingly turning to alternative power sources amid persistent grid failures and inadequate electricity supply. Solar projects are gaining traction, supported by the country’s solar potential and development financing.

Nigeria’s solar industry is also expanding. Rural Electrification Agency (REA) Managing Director Abba Aliyu said domestic solar panel manufacturing capacity had risen to 300MW from 120MW two years ago, with a 3.7-gigawatt project pipeline.
Renewable energy investments reached about $425 million in 2025, supporting eight manufacturing facilities.

Locally produced solar panels are being exported to Ghana, while other African countries have expressed interest in Nigeria’s electricity access model.

The 2026 Mini-Grid Regulations permit interconnected mini-grids of up to 10MW and simplify licensing and environmental assessments.

The REA has secured a N100 billion revolving credit facility with Lotus Bank to expand electricity access in underserved communities and partnered with ECOWAS to solarise 15 public institutions.

The DARES programme aims to connect 17.5 million Nigerians through more than 2.5 million household connections and 1,350 mini-grids, including 250 interconnected systems. Backed by $750 million in funding, it is expected to attract an additional $1.1 billion in private investment.

Governor Peter Mbah has called for a quantum leap and the declaration of a national emergency in Nigeria’s education sector to guarantee the nation’s development and future prosperity.

Mbah argued that the audacity needed to fund a quantum leap in the nation’s education sector would flow from an appreciation of its necessity.

This was even as the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), British Council, and other global and national education stakeholders have hailed the governor for making education the centerpiece of his administration’s development agenda.

The governor made the call in his keynote address at the 2026 Enugu Education Summit and the unveiling of the Enugu Education Policy at the International Conference Centre, Enugu, on Wednesday.

Speaking at the summit, themed, “Transforming Education for the Future: Leadership, Innovation, Partnership, Financing and Sustainable Reform,” he said Nigeria had reached the point where education must be treated as a national emergency.

“I believe Nigeria has reached the point where we must treat education as a national emergency.

“Not rhetorically, but in our budgets, our teacher development, our infrastructure, the standards we demand, and the partnerships we build between the Federal Government, states, development agencies, communities and the private sector.

“Our future prosperity depends upon the knowledge and capabilities of our people, after all. And that means every Nigerian child, wherever they are born, must have access to an education capable of preparing them for the world they are entering.

“Whatever education costs us today, ignorance will cost us far more tomorrow.

“Once we understand that, the question changes. It is no longer: Can we afford to make or fund this quantum leap? It becomes: What will happen to us if we do not?” he stated.

He further argued that no nation could truly eradicate poverty or achieve sustainable development without addressing the root causes of poverty, including lack of knowledge, know-how and the capabilities through which people create wealth, find employment, build enterprises, participate intelligently in society and determine the direction of their own lives.

“If we fix the road today but fail to educate the child who will maintain it tomorrow, how sustainable was our investment in the road?

“If we build factories but lack the skilled people capable of running increasingly sophisticated production systems, where is our own Industrial Revolution going to come from?

“And if millions of young people reach adulthood without the knowledge and capabilities to participate meaningfully in the economy, what exactly do we imagine the social cost of that will be?

“So, if Nigeria is to become a creation economy rather than a consumption economy, then we must equip our young people not simply to use what the world creates, but to research, design, engineer and create what the world needs.

“The point here is straightforward: transformation cannot survive on aspiration alone. Eventually, somebody has to pay for it,” he stated.

Mbah cited his administration’s decision to invest 33 per cent of the state’s annual budget in education for three consecutive years, building, among other facilities, 268 Smart Green Schools and more than 7,000 classrooms equipped with 21st-century learning tools.

“If Enugu’s experience offers one lesson, it is that when the scale of the challenge demands a quantum leap, audacity is not a luxury. It is a necessity.

“When we came into government, we had to look at that reality very closely. We could have repaired the existing system. We could have renovated some classrooms, supplied some desks, put computers into a few schools and called it reform.

“But we had to ask ourselves a more difficult question: would it be enough? Would an education system essentially designed for the world of 40 years ago prepare an Enugu child for the world of 20 years from now? Our answer was ‘No’.

“What we have attempted in Enugu is, therefore, not a collection of education projects. It is a change in the entire development model – a quantum leap,” he explained.

Unveiling the Enugu State Education Policy, Mbah explained that his administration was already implementing the policy, saying it would serve as the benchmark for the state’s education sector over the next six to 10 years.

“This is also a strong indication that nothing in our entire policy is knee-jerk – everything is a product of careful thought,” he concluded.

Meanwhile, represented by the UNICEF Chief of Field Office, Enugu, Mrs Juliet Chilewe, the agency’s Country Representative to Nigeria, Wafaa Saeed, said Enugu State had demonstrated a strong commitment to UNICEF’s vision of education transformation through investments in Smart Green Schools, teachers, foundational learning, digital literacy and experiential learning.

She said UNICEF was proud to have supported the development of the Enugu State Education Sector Plan 2026–2035.

In[b] its remarks, UNESCO commended the governor for investing heavily in education, citing the 268 Smart Green Schools, the Centre for Experiential Learning and Innovation (CELI), and the plan to recruit more than 6,000 teachers.[/b]

Represented by the Officer-in-Charge of the Education Sector, Mr Adeyemi Oladeji, the UNESCO Representative to Nigeria, Dr Isaias Barreto da Rosa, said, “I congratulate Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah for his leadership and for making education the centerpiece of Enugu’s development agenda.

“The establishment of 268 Smart Green Schools is a landmark achievement that shows schools can be digitally enabled and environmentally responsible at the same time, preparing learners for a changing world while advancing the climate-conscious education that UNESCO promotes globally,” he stated.

Also, the British Council, represented by its Director on English and School Education, Nigeria, Fwanshihsak Daniel, expressed pride in the Mbah Administration's achievements in the education sector, saying it would continue to partner with the government to ensure that the good policies yield better outcomes in classrooms.

"We commend Enugu State's bold ambitions of an education system in which every learner develops strong foundations, creativity and the necessary skills to the society and the economy," Daniel added.

The Commissioner for Education, Enugu State, Prof. Ndubueze Mbah, while thanking the Governor and stakeholders for their support, assured that Enugu had begun a journey of irreversible educational progress.

The high point of the event was the official unveiling of the Enugu State Education Policy and a tour of the exhibition of the Smart Green School Innovation Studio, set up by students of the state’s Smart Green Schools.

Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has charged Nigerians with collectively building a nation that earns the patriotism of young people, while also making migration a choice, not an escape route.

Mbah spoke in Awgu during the swearing-in ceremony for the 2026 Batch C Stream of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members deployed to Enugu State.

He stressed that Nigeria’s extraordinary youth population could only become a demographic dividend if the nation creates the education, skills, jobs, enterprise and institutions that enable young Nigerians to convert their energy and talent into productivity and prosperity, hence the essence of the NYSC beyond experiencing other parts of Nigeria.

“We often ask young Nigerians to be patriotic. But let us ask ourselves a more difficult question: How do we earn the patriotism of our young people if they feel excluded from their country's promise?

“Patriotism must be cultivated by creating a country in which young people can see a future for themselves.

“We must provide quality education; create an enabling environment for enterprise; expand opportunities; make our institutions work.

“We must build a country where merit is rewarded, hard work has meaning and dreams do not have to be exported before they can become reality,” he said.

Mbah, however, urged the youth to never forget the demands patriotism makes of them, both in good and difficult times.

“Patriotism also demands something from you. It demands that, even when the country is imperfect, you refuse to give up on its possibilities; that you criticise what is wrong without abandoning what can be made right; that you do not merely ask: ‘What can Nigeria give me?’

“but also ask: ‘What can I give Nigeria?’

“Together, we can build a country where ‘japa’ is a choice, not an escape; where our young people can travel the world without feeling compelled to abandon home.

“If you are called upon to teach, teach as though Nigeria’s future were sitting before you – because it is. And when you encounter the difficulties, do not simply ask: ‘When will Nigeria change?’ Ask the more powerful question: ‘What can I do to change Nigeria?’ That is the question of citizenship,” he emphasised.

He assured them of their welfare, safety and comfort in Enugu State, reminding them that Enugu is a state rich in cosmopolitan history, and where every citizen could attain any height he or she is capable of.

“The Government of Enugu State will continue to work with the NYSC authorities to provide a conducive, secure and supportive environment for your service. We will pay particular attention to your welfare, safety and the conditions under which you discharge your responsibilities across the state.

“But, importantly, note that you are not strangers in Enugu. Our history offers remarkable testimony. When Enugu was elevated to municipal status in 1952, Mallam Umaru Altine, a Fulani man from Sokoto, became its first Mayor.

“It tells us that in Enugu, where you come from need not determine how far you can go; that belonging is not always about birthplace; that citizenship is also about contribution,” he assured them.

Speaking earlier, the NYSC State Coordinator, Mrs. Oluwakemi Awolola, on behalf of the Director-General of the agency, Brigadier-General Olakunle Nafiu, said a total of 2,101 corps members had been registered under Batch C, and thanked Governor Mbah for improved welfare of Corps members and for making their environment conducive and safe.

“I am pleased to report that a total of 2,101 prospective corps members, comprising 983 males and 1,118 females, have been successfully registered for the 2026 Batch ‘C’ Stream/Orientation Course in Enugu State. Their level of cooperation, enthusiasm, and willingness to participate in camp activities have been commendable.

“We remain particularly grateful for your administration’s unwavering commitment to the welfare, security, and general wellbeing of Corps members.

“Of particular significance is the ongoing comprehensive intervention and overhaul of facilities at the NYSC Orientation Camp, Agwu, as well as improved welfare support and allowances, which you have graciously promised serving corps members,” she stated.

The Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development in Enugu State, Barr. Lloyd Ekweremadu, and the Chairman of Awgu, the host LGA, Hon. Uchenna Okolo, assured the corps members that the state and LGAs would continue to work collaboratively with the NYSC authorities to ensure they have the best service experience in Enugu State.

The new corps members were sworn in by the Chief Judge of Enugu State, Justice Afojulu Ozoemena, represented by Justice Anthony Onovo.

The event featured a parade by the Batch ‘C’ intakes.

National Sports Festival: Mbah Assures Readiness, World-Class Facilities for Coal City Games

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UAE investigators have said the co-pilot of a flydubai flight to Israel earlier this week was planning a “terrorist act” when he attacked the captain with the cockpit’s emergency axe. They did not disclose a motive.

Initial findings from the investigation, reported on Saturday by the state news agency WAM, did not confirm the suspect’s nationality. A Saudi source, however, told AFP he was Omani.

WAM quoted UAE Attorney General Hamad Saif Al Shamsi as saying the co-pilot “attempted to carry out a terrorist act” and tried to take control of the aircraft after attacking the captain in the cockpit. The suspect remains in custody in the UAE.

Several media outlets have identified him as Omani national Hamam al-Hammami and reported that he had been barred from flying in Oman over concerns about his extremist views.

The plane’s Indian captain was assaulted but managed to open the cockpit door, allowing passengers and crew to overpower the attacker. The aircraft made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia. Passengers described rushing the cockpit and a struggle for control after the plane lost about 17,000 feet in a minute, according to Flightradar24.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the suspect had undergone “Islamist radical indoctrination” and tried to crash the plane.

The Wall Street Journal, citing people familiar with the matter, reported on Friday that Omani authorities had barred the pilot from flying over fears he had embraced radical views. CNN, citing two sources, said he was removed from a job at Oman’s national airline last year for the same reason. Al Arabiya, also citing an informed source, reported that Omani authorities concluded he held extremist views, and said he had spent time in Syria, raising concerns he may have been influenced by radical groups there. ABC News, citing senior intelligence and law enforcement officials, reported that he was allegedly found with extremist materials while a trainee.

US President Donald Trump warned on Thursday that Iran would be “hit very hard” if it were found to be linked to the attack.

Netanyahu said Israel would examine how the suspect was cleared to work on flights to the country. “We have constraints that say that you can’t have pilots from countries that don’t have diplomatic relations with Israel. Obviously he was able to go through that,” he told Fox News.

Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has approved the pardon, release and commutation of sentences of 13 inmates in the state as part of activities marking Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary.

The Governor’s decision, exercised under the Prerogative of Mercy provided by Section 212 of the 1999 Constitution, followed recommendations by the Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy, Enugu State.

The approval was conveyed to the Enugu State Command of the Nigerian Correctional Service by the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Barr. Osinachi Nnajieze.

The beneficiaries are Kenneth Ozioko, Moses Saliyat, Promise Ndudim Olung, Chijioke Ugwu, Samuel Ani, Eugene Odo, Celsus Emeachi, Caleb Jatto, Calistus Eze, Gabriel Onu, Timothy Ani, Ernest Okeke and Ejike Nwodo.

While some of the inmates were pardoned and released, others had their death sentences commuted to life imprisonment.

The action followed reports of ill health and evidence of reformed character among the beneficiaries, based on recommendations from the Correctional Service.

The Advisory Council, chaired by the State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, includes representatives of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Carmelite Prisoners Interest Organisation (CAPIO), Catholic Institute for Development, Justice and Peace (CIDJAP), and other justice-sector organisations.

The Enugu State Government has empowered 512 young people from the Enugu North political zone through a targeted youth capacity-building and economic empowerment programme designed to equip participants with practical skills, expose them to government enterprise opportunities and provide productive tools to support sustainable livelihoods.

The event which happened on the 24th of September, 2026 at the E24 Auditoium, Onuiyi, Nsukka, was coordinated by the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Strategic Communications. The initiative brought together youths drawn from the 13 Deaneries of the Catholic Diocese of Nsukka, as well as young people from other Christian denominations and Muslim communities across the zone. The inclusive participation reflected the programme’s focus on skills, enterprise and economic opportunity across community and religious boundaries.

A major highlight was the distribution of productive equipment to beneficiaries, including sewing machines, generators, professional make-up kits, hair clippers, insecticide spraying machines for farmers and shoe-making machines for cobblers. The equipment is expected to help young entrepreneurs in fashion, beauty, barbering, agriculture and shoemaking establish, strengthen or expand their businesses.

The intervention aligns with Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah’s broader economic-development agenda, which places human-capital development, agricultural productivity, enterprise development, innovation and private-sector-led growth at the centre of the State’s development strategy. By combining training with productive assets, the programme sought to bridge the gap between acquiring a skill and having the tools required to turn that skill into an income-generating enterprise.

Speaking at the programme, the Commissioner for Agriculture and Agro-Industrialization, Dr. Patrick Ubru, outlined the State’s agricultural opportunities and interventions aimed at increasing food production, improving productivity and promoting agribusiness. He highlighted commercial agriculture, agricultural land development, mechanisation, improved inputs, extension services, agro-processing and market development as key components of the State’s strategy.

He also spoke about the administration’s agricultural agenda, including the 300,000-hectare Agricultural Land Bank, 200-hectare modern Farm Estates across the State’s 260 wards, mechanisation and the development of agricultural value chains.

Also speaking, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Digital Economy and MSMEs and Director-General of the Enugu MSME & Startup Agency, Mr. Arinze Chilo-Offiah, introduced participants to opportunities available through the State’s MSME ecosystem, including entrepreneurship development, skills acquisition, access to finance and grants, business formalisation, technology and digital innovation, market access and enterprise support. The Agency currently reports more than 100,000 enterprises mapped, ₦2.5 billion in grants facilitated and 18,244 grant recipients across the State’s 17 LGAs.

The Chief Executive Officer of CUTECH Group, Engr. Collins Onu, also facilitated sessions on skills acquisition, entrepreneurship and youth economic empowerment, emphasising the importance of technical competence, creativity, discipline and business knowledge in building sustainable enterprises.

Speaking on the rationale for the programme, the SSA to the Governor on Strategic Communications, Dr. Collins Ogbu, Esq., whose office organised and coordinated the intervention, said the objective was to connect knowledge with practical economic opportunity.

“The objective is not simply to gather young people in a hall, give them lectures and send them home. We want to connect knowledge with opportunity and opportunity with productive capacity. That is why this programme combines skills acquisition, exposure to government programmes and the distribution of equipment that can immediately support enterprise.”

He added: “By empowering 512 young people with skills, information and productive tools, we are investing in the capacity of the next generation to create value, build businesses, employ others and participate meaningfully in the emerging economy.”

For the beneficiaries, the equipment represented the most immediate and tangible outcome of the intervention. A sewing machine can increase production capacity for a fashion designer; a generator can support business operations; professional make-up kits and clippers can improve service delivery for beauty entrepreneurs and barbers; spraying machines can strengthen crop-protection activities; while shoe-making machines can increase production capacity for cobblers.

Participants expressed appreciation for the training, exposure to government programmes and productive assets received. A fashion-design beneficiary said the combination of training and equipment would enable young entrepreneurs to improve their businesses, while an agricultural participant described the programme as an opportunity to better understand farming as a business with opportunities across the agricultural value chain.

The programme therefore represents a practical skills-to-enterprise model, moving beyond sensitisation to combine capacity building, access to information and productive assets. It further strengthens the interface between the Enugu State Government and young people at the grassroots, while creating pathways for beneficiaries to participate more actively in agriculture, MSMEs, the creative economy and other emerging areas of economic opportunity.

Governor Peter Mbah has said artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies should be viewed as tools for enhancing the effectiveness of teachers rather than as threats to their jobs.

Mbah stated this on Tuesday while speaking at the 59th National Conference of Delegates of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), held in Enugu.

The governor, who welcomed delegates to Enugu, said the theme of the conference, “Deployment of Technology and Artificial Intelligence in Education Will Erode the Place of Teachers in the Classroom: Myth or Reality?”, was timely, given the rapid transformation brought about by AI.

He said there was no justification for resisting AI, noting that its growing influence on society was comparable to the impact of the steam engine during the era of Industrial Revolution.

According to him, rather than approach technology as an instrument that would take away jobs, it should be deployed as a tool for improving productivity, innovation and effectiveness in the education sector.

Mbah said, “AI can assist the teacher. It can personalise learning, support lesson preparation, identify learning gaps and expand access to knowledge.

“But it cannot replace the human qualities that make a teacher a teacher – the ability to inspire, to mentor, to understand a child’s individual circumstances, to build character and to kindle ambition.

“The future is therefore not teacher versus technology. The future is teacher with technology.”

The governor stressed the need for appropriate safeguards to ensure that the deployment of AI in education was ethical and beneficial to both teachers and learners.

He identified ethical standards, data protection, responsible regulation and continuous capacity-building for teachers as critical measures that must accompany the adoption of artificial intelligence in the education system.

Mbah said teachers should not become victims of the technological revolution, but should instead be positioned as “principal beneficiaries and drivers” of the transformation.

He added that with the necessary safeguards and capacity-building, concerns surrounding AI would gradually give way to informed confidence and responsible adoption.

Speaking on his administration's education policies, the governor said his government had, from inception, treated education as a transformative instrument rather than a routine government function.

He said the administration had, in the last 40 months, invested significantly in school infrastructure, technology, curriculum innovation, as well as teachers' capacity and welfare.

Mbah said the state government's commitment to addressing teacher shortages was reflected in the recruitment of 6,850 teachers and other education personnel, adding that the measure was aimed at improving the student-teacher ratio towards accepted global benchmarks.

He further disclosed that education had consistently received 33 per cent of the state's total budget across three budget cycles under his government.

According to him, the figure was above the 15 to 20 per cent benchmark recommended by UNESCO.

The governor also cited the establishment of fully equipped, technology-driven Smart Green Schools across the state's 260 wards as part of the administration's efforts to prepare children for the demands of the future.

Mbah said the investments were anchored on the conviction that a world-class education system could not be built without a well-equipped and motivated teaching workforce.

He commended the Governor of Kebbi State, Mohammed Nasir Idris, for his contribution to the teaching profession as a teacher, leader and unionist, saying his presence at the conference demonstrated his commitment to education and human capital development.

The governor also commended the NUT National Executive Council for convening theconference, as well as the Registrar of the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria, Dr Ronke Shoyombo, and her management team for their efforts towards restoring dignity, pride and professionalism to the teaching profession.

Enugu is no longer just a place where products are bought and consumed. We are building a state where high-tech products are made, assembled and exported from.

The Haitech Haier Global factory is one of the most significant business investments our state has hosted, bringing the… pic.twitter.com/xYezv7EEfX

— Peter Ndubuisi Mbah (@PNMbah) September 28, 2026

MBah’s Health Investments Position ESUTH Parklane for Postgraduate Accreditation

...Hospital receives over N500m surgical equipment, secures 350 training slots

Enugu State University Teaching Hospital (ESUTH) Parklane is set for postgraduate accreditation by the National… pic.twitter.com/2vpX6YTjVi

— enugugovernment (@enugugover76588) September 28, 2026

Enugu State Governor, Dr Peter Mbah, has urged Enugu voters, especially members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and supporters of his administration, to vote for the party’s candidates across all positions in the forthcoming local government elections in the state and the 2027 general election.

Mbah cautioned voters against what he described as attempts by some political actors to persuade them to split their votes by supporting APC candidates in some positions and candidates of other parties in others, insisting it must be APC from top to bottom.

The governor gave the charge on Thursday at Amagunze, headquarters of Nkanu East Local Government Area, during a well-attended APC grand rally jointly organised by Nkanu East and Nkanu West councils ahead of Saturday’s September 26 local government council election in the state.

“Let no one lie to you. Let no one deceive you about splitting your votes by voting different candidates of different political parties for different positions. It is all lies. Vote APC all the way, from top to bottom. There is no room for vote sharing,” Mbah said.

He urged APC supporters to turn out en masse on Saturday and support the party’s candidates, saying the performance of the APC-led administration in the state and those of the local government councils were made possible to a large extent by the support and reforms of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led federal government.

“You have to vote in the coming local government elections because of what you see around you. If our opponents ask you why you should vote APC, tell them to look around. It is as clear as daylight.

“Remember, don’t take anything for granted. It is not over until it is over. Come out on Saturday and thumbprint for APC,” he stated.

The governor said his administration recognised that rural communities remained a critical area requiring greater attention, stressing that sustainable poverty reduction must begin at the grassroots.

“We recognise that our weakest link is our rural areas and that is why we are paying serious attention to providing infrastructure in our rural areas – roads, Smart Green Schools and Type-2 Primary Healthcare Centres, among others,” he said.

According to him, local government chairmen have been encouraged to compete in delivering projects such as boreholes, rural roads and health facilities to their communities.

He said increased funding to states and local governments had created greater fiscal space for the implementation of development projects, adding that some of the projects would not have been possible without federal support.

The Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria, who is also the Council Chairman of Nkanu East Local Government Area, Hon. Sydney Okechukwu Edeh, welcomed the governor to his local government area and pledged the continued support of the people to the APC and Mbah’s administration.

Edeh described the forthcoming council election as an opportunity for the people to demonstrate their support for the APC and all its candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Similarly, the Chairman of Nkanu West Local Government Area, Chief John Ogbodo, commended Mbah for the Smart Green Schools and other development projects across the council.

The member representing Nkanu East/Nkanu West Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Nnoli Nnaji, also commended Mbah for his development initiatives.

Nnaji said federal lawmakers from Enugu East Senatorial District had been working to complement the efforts of the state government, citing the provision of electricity transformers to each of the 14 wards in Nkanu East Local Government Area, as well as mobility support (vehicles) for party officials and the Neighbourhood Watch in the Federal Constituency.

The rally was attended by the Senator representing Enugu East Senatorial District, Senator Kevin Chukwunwike; APC Deputy National Chairman, South, Dr Ben Nwonye; South East APC Zonal Woman Leader, Dr. Oby Ajih; APC Enugu State Chairman, Dr Martin Chukwunwike; members of the National and State Assemblies, among other party leaders and supporters.

The Enugu State Government has announced a restriction of vehicular movement and other forms of transportation across the state on Saturday, September 26, 2026, as the state prepares for the local government elections scheduled to hold across the 17 Local Government Areas.

The elections, being conducted by the Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission (ENSIEC), will produce chairmen for the 17 Local Government Councils as well as councillors for the 260 wards across the state.

The government, in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, on Thursday, said the restriction would run from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., covering roads and other forms of transportation across the state, with exemptions made for essential election-related and emergency services.

“The Government of Enugu State hereby announces a restriction of vehicular movement and other forms of transportation across the State from 6:00 am to 4:00 pm on Saturday, September 26, 2026,” the statement said, explaining that the measure was aimed at ensuring the peaceful, orderly and secure conduct of the elections.

The government said the restriction would not apply to ENSIEC officials and accredited election personnel, security personnel duly deployed for election duties, accredited election observers and authorised media practitioners, as well as health workers, ambulances, firefighters and other persons expressly authorised to perform essential election or emergency duties.

It urged residents, political parties, candidates, supporters and other stakeholders to comply with the directive and conduct themselves responsibly throughout the electoral process, while encouraging eligible voters to exercise their civic responsibilities peacefully and in line with the guidelines issued by ENSIEC and other relevant authorities.

“Security agencies have been directed to ensure strict enforcement of this directive and to maintain law and order throughout the elections,” the government stated.

The government also appealed to residents to cooperate with the authorities during the temporary restriction, acknowledging that the measure could cause some inconvenience but stressing its importance to the successful conduct of the elections.

“The State Government regrets the temporary inconvenience this restriction may cause and appreciates the understanding, cooperation and support of Ndi Enugu as the State works with ENSIEC and other relevant authorities to ensure peaceful, orderly, secure and successful local government elections,” the statement added.

✈️ ENUGU AIR GOES INTERNATIONAL: ENUGU OPENS A NEW GATEWAY TO AFRICA 🇳🇬🇨🇲

Today, Enugu Air has officially commenced its inaugural international service from Enugu to Douala, Cameroon — a landmark moment that signals a new chapter in Enugu’s economic and regional connectivity.… pic.twitter.com/eQurTPc7xm

— enugugovernment (@enugugover76588) September 23, 2026

Breaking: Enugu Air Goes International! First International Flight Takes Off for Douala — Congratulations, Ndi Enugu! pic.twitter.com/eKGSiaqw7x

— Prince Ejeh Josh (@prinnccejosh) September 23, 2026

Today is a great milestone for Enugu State and the South East. Seeing Enugu Air take off on its first regional flight from Akanu Ibiam International Airport to Douala, Cameroon, is a moment of real pride for all of us.

This is more than a new flight route. It means bringing our… pic.twitter.com/mbs6rkiT3V

— Peter Ndubuisi Mbah (@PNMbah) September 23, 2026

Moment Governor Peter Mbah inaugurated Enugu Air’s maiden international flight to Douala, Cameroon.
A new chapter of Enugu’s direct connectivity to leading global cities begins today. pic.twitter.com/HdBmUj8WN3

— Dan Nwomeh (@DanNwomeh) September 23, 2026

On board Enugu Air today with the Secretary to the Enugu State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, CEO, COPEN Group, Rev Dr Surv Ugo Chime and other distinguished passengers, en route to Douala International Airport, Cameroon, on Enugu Air’s historic first international flight.… pic.twitter.com/krVokQ0vsG

— enugugovernment (@enugugover76588) September 23, 2026

The CEO of Walsh Blanc, Uloma Nwosu, led Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah, former Governor Rochas Okorocha, and Ohanaeze Ndigbo President General, Senator John Azuta-Mbata, on a tour of the newly built Ohanaeze Ndigbo Headquarters.

The tour provided an opportunity to inspect the… pic.twitter.com/469L78ATXE

— Instablog9ja (@instablog9ja) September 22, 2026