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  • Mbah signs New Enugu City, GIS, ENSIEC bills into law

    Mbah signs New Enugu City, GIS, ENSIEC bills into law

    Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, on Friday, signed the New Enugu City Development Agency Bill, Enugu State Geographical Information System Service Bill, and Enugu State Independence Electoral Commission, ENSIC, (Amendment) Bill into Law.

    Speaking during the signing, which was witnessed by the Speaker of the Enugu State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Uchenna Ugwu, at  Government House, Enugu, on Friday, Mbah said that while the New Enugu City Development Agency Law had an administrative authority to manage the development of a new city master plan that would cater for the present and future generations, the Enugu State Geographical Information System Service Law was for the automation and digitalisation of processes for service delivery, starting with lands.

    He explained that the ENSIEC Amendment Law would bring the state’s election management body in tandem with amendments to the 1999 Constitution as it concerns electoral bodies.

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    On the New Enugu City Development Agency, he said: “We know that we are very futuristic in the way we view and approach governance. We are essentially already thinking about our tomorrow. As you all know, Enugu is gradually getting to an implosion level. Since the city of Enugu was created, there has not been any attempt to expand the city to be able to accommodate more people.  What we have witnessed today is a legal framework that allows us and even future governments to continue to expand the city.

    “What we are going to do with the passage and signing into law of this bill is to have a master plan of the New Enugu City. We may not be able to execute or fully implement this master plan, but at least, there is a master plan for our children; those who will come after us will not get to a situation where they will be wondering, did our parents not think about us?

    “Therefore, what we have done today is to think about our future generations. We now have an area that is today cited and called the New Enugu City. By signing this bill into law, we now also set up an administrative authority that is going to manage this New City.”

    Shedding more light on the Enugu State Geographical Information System Service, he said it was in line with the administration’s campaign promise to automate governance process, starting with simplification and sanitisation of land administration and services in the state.

    Mbah commended the House of Assembly for keying into and providing support for his administration’s development

  • Mbah reverses sack of 20 workers

    Mbah reverses sack of 20 workers

    Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has reversed last week’s sack of 20 workers of the State Water Corporation.

    The workers were disengaged by the Governor’s Special Personal Assistant on Water and Waste Management, Mr. Andreas Gebauer, an Austrian.

    The reversal followed public outcry that greeted the sack and the death of one of the affected workers.

    The workers were sacked following their alleged inability to meet the minimum N50 million monthly Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) target for water supply.

    Two days after the reported sack, one of the victims, a director at the corporation, Mr. Christopher Abonyi, was reported to have died from shock, a development that led to public outcry and protests from workers.

    Addressing the protesting workers, Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Fabian Nwigbo, and his Trade Union Congress (TUC) counterpart, Ben Asogwa, told the workers that Governor Mbah had ordered the reinstatement of the workers.

    He said: “On interaction with the governor, we found out that the sack was not his directive. He was not even aware of the sack and he directed that everybody should go back to work. The governor said everybody should maintain peace and tranquility and improve productivity.”

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    Reacting to the development, Commissioner for Water Resources, Dr. Felix Nnamani, said Gebauer’s action was not officially communicated to him, adding that he only heard about it in the media.

    He said: “There are civil service regulations. There is the Head of Service, who is the administration head of the civil servants. If any civil servant is found wanting, there are procedures that should be taken before extreme measures; so the unilateral sack of the workers is unknown to the ethics of civil service.”

    “I urge workers to remain calm. It’s regrettable that one of them died two days after he was dismissed and I express condolence to his family. But I’m confident that the governor will do the needful because he is here to build people and not to destroy. He detests injustice.”

    The corporation’s spokesman, Mr. Romanus Ugwu, said the protesting workers have gone back to their offices, while awaiting a formal letter withdrawing the purported sack of the 20 workers.

  • Mbah reverses sack of 20 water corporation staff in Enugu

    Mbah reverses sack of 20 water corporation staff in Enugu

    Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has reversed last week’s sack of 20 staff of the Enugu State Water Corporation.

    The workers were disengaged by the governor’s special personal assistant on water and waste management, Andreas Gebauer, an Austrian.

    The reversal followed the public outcry that greeted the sack and the eventual death of one of the affected workers.

    The affected workers were sacked following their alleged inability to meet the minimum N50 million monthly internally generated revenue target from the water supply.

    Two days after the reported sack, one of the victims and director of the corporation, Christopher Abonyi, was reported to have died out of shock, a development that led to public outcry and protests from workers.

    However, addressing the protesting workers of the corporation, Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Fabian Nwigbo, and his Trade Union Congress (TUC) counterpart, Ben Asogwa told the workers that Governor Mbah has ordered the reinstatement of the disengaged workers.

    Asogwa said: “On interaction with the governor, we found out that the sack was not the governor’s directive, he was not even aware of the sack and he directed that everybody should go back to their work. The governor said everybody should maintain peace and tranquillity and improve productivity.”

    Reacting to the development, the state commissioner for water resources, Felix Nnamani said Gebauer’s sack action was not officially communicated to him and only heard about it in the media.

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    Nnamani said: “There are civil service regulations, there is the Head of Service who is the administration head of all the civil servants and if any civil servant is found wanting, there are procedures that should be taken before extreme measures; so the unilateral sack of the workers is unknown to the ethics of civil service.

    “I urge workers to calm down, it’s regrettable that one of them died two days after he was dismissed and I say condolences to his family, but I’m confident that the governor will do the needful because he is here to build people and not to destroy and he detests injustice.”

    The public relations officer of the corporation, Romanus Ugwu said the protesting staff have all gone back to duties while awaiting a formal letter withdrawing the purported sack of the 20 workers.

  • CEO Agu greets Enugu Governor Mbah on Award

    CEO Agu greets Enugu Governor Mbah on Award

    The Managing Director and CEO of ActivEdge Technologies, Mr George Agu has  congratulated Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu  for being honored with the prestigious Governor of the Year 2023 award by New Telegraph Newspaper  at the weekend

    The award ceremony, held at the Balmoral Event Centre, Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos, acknowledged Governor Mbah’s exceptional contributions to the development and progress of Enugu State. Alongside other distinguished governors, including Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State and Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, Governor Mbah received recognition in various categories.

    In a statement  on Monday, Mr. Agu expressed his admiration for Governor Mbah’s unmatchable leadership, particularly in advancing prosperity and well-being for the citizens of Enugu state.

     He emphasized ActivEdge Technologies’ commitment to supporting the government, especially in the realms of technology and digital transformation.

    Accompanying the Governor to receive the award, Mr. Agu underscored Governor Mbah’s visionary leadership and groundbreaking innovations that have positively impacted the lives of Enugu state residents. The CEO praised the Governor’s recognition as Governor of the Year in Courage in Leadership, highlighting it as a testament to his unwavering commitment to excellence and service to the people.

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    Describing Governor Mbah as a visionary, Mr. Agu stated, “Our Governor is determined to create wealth and prosperity for the people of Enugu state, and all eyes and attention are on him as he courageously unfolds his strategic plans.”

    With high hopes for the Governor’s continued efforts, Mr. Agu anticipates significant infrastructure development and capacity enhancement in Enugu state. He commended Governor Mbah for initiatives focusing on infrastructural development, health, human capacity development, education, and agricultural progress.

    In closing, Mr. Agu extended congratulations to all the awardees and expressed gratitude to New Telegraph for its commitment to quality journalism. ActivEdge Technologies remains dedicated to supporting progress and innovation, vowing to collaborate with visionary leaders like Governor Peter Mbah to drive technological advancements contributing to Nigeria’s overall development.

    “We wish Governor Peter Mbah a successful tenure as we look forward to a continued collaboration for a brighter and more innovative future,” Mr. Agu affirmed.

  • Mbah decries challenges in water supply

    Mbah decries challenges in water supply

    Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has decried increased vandalism of the state’s public utility assets, particularly water pipes and valves, within the water galleries in the Enugu metropolis.

    He urged security operatives, particularly the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), to apprehend those behind the continued vandalism of water pipes and public utility assets.

    The governor gave the advice when the new Controller of Immigration, Enugu State, Angelina Sambo, and the state Commandant of the NSCDC, Otoibhi Ehi, led top echelons of their state commands on familiarisation and working visits to the governor at the Government House, Enugu.

    Pledging continued collaboration with the agencies, he enjoined the state commandant of the NSCDC to end vandalism of water installations.

    “I want to put on record my deep appreciation for the support and commitment we have been receiving from your officers and men. Enugu today is among the most peaceful and secure states. This can be attributed to your men and other security agents.

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    “But our work is not done yet. There are a couple of challenges we are still noticing, especially in the security of our public utility assets. We promised our people that water would flow in their homes in Enugu city in 180 days. We needed to generate as much as 80 million litres of water in order to cover the consumption level of the city. But today we are producing 120,000,000 litres of water.

     “We would have really loved to sit back and rejoice because we are actually doing 150 per cent of our actual consumption level. Unfortunately, we will still have to deal with vandalism and stealing of government assets.

     “Just this morning, I received a call that some people destroyed a valve somewhere around Akwata and we have water gushing out from there. So, even with the locks we have provided to protect the valves, we still have to deal with these pockets of criminalities. The same is happening to the water galleries or stands.

    “So, we have no option but to sustain and build on the security status of Enugu State. We have zero tolerance for insecurity, and we have zero tolerance for bad behaviour, vandalism and stealing of government assets. This must stop,” he said.

    Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) pledged stronger partnership with the state government to consolidate the improved security and investment environment in the state.

    According to the NSCDC state Commandant, Otoibhi Ehi, who commended Mbah for the logistical support to the corps, the improved security in Enugu State was due to Governor Mbah’s audacity and cooperation with the security agencies in the state.

    “I pledge my commitment to the security and safety of this state under your able watch and also pledge to contribute my quota in the continued improvement of the security and protection of critical infrastructure within the state. I will also work in synergy with other security agencies to bring Enugu State back to its glorious days,” he said.

    Controller of Immigration Angelina Sambo, hailing Mbah for making Enugu State peaceful and secure within a very short period, said the reforms initiated by the Comptroller-General of Immigration Service, Caroline Wura-Ola Adepoju, would consolidate the improved security in the state.

    “Enugu State Command of the Immigration Service will operate within the ambit of its extant laws to check, control, as well as monitor the presence of non-Nigerians and other activities in Enugu State, to ensure non-Nigerians in our midst are legal resident workers or visitors and that they operate within the context of the laws of Nigeria,” she added.

  • Mbah decries challenges in Enugu water supply

    Mbah decries challenges in Enugu water supply

    Enugu Governor Peter Mbah has decried the increased vandalisation of public utility assets, particularly water pipes and valves within the water galleries in the Enugu metropolis.

    Mbah tasked security operatives, particularly the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to immediately apprehend those behind the continued vandalisation of water pipes and public utility assets in the state.

    The Governor gave the task when the new Controller of Immigration, Enugu State, Angelina Sambo, and the State Commandant of the NSCDC, Otoibhi Ehi, led the top echelons of their state commands on separate familiarisation and working visits to the Governor at the Government House, Enugu.

    While pledging continued collaboration with the agencies, he urged the state commandant of the NSCDC to help bring the vandalization of water installations to an end.

    “I want to put on record my deep appreciation for the support and commitment we have been receiving from your officers and men. Enugu State is today among the most peaceful and secure state to live in this country and this is thanks to your men and other security agencies.

    “But our work is not done yet. There are a couple of challenges we are still noticing, especially in the security of our public utility assets. We promised our people that water would flow in their homes in Enugu city in 180 days. We needed to generate as much as 80 million liters of water in order to cover the consumption level of the city. But today we are producing 120,000,000 litters of water.

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    “We would have really loved to sit back and be rejoicing because we are actually doing 150 per cent of our actual consumption level. Unfortunately, we are still having to deal with vandalisation and stealing of government assets.

    “Just this morning, I received a call that some people went and destroyed a valve somewhere around Akwata and we have water gushing out from there. So, even with the locks that we have provided to protect the valves, we still have to deal with these pockets of criminalities. The same is happening to the water galleries or stands.

    “So, we have no option but to sustain and build on the security status of Enugu State. We have zero tolerance for insecurity, and we have zero tolerance for bad behaviors, vandalisation, and stealing of government assets. This must stop,” he stated.

    The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) pledged stronger partnership with the Enugu State Government to consolidate the improved security and investment environment in the state.

    According to the NSCDC State Commandant, Otoibhi Ehi, who commended Mbah for the logistical supports to the corps, the improved security in Enugu State was due to Governor Mbah’s audacity and cooperation with the security agencies in the state.

    “I pledge my unalloyed commitment to the security and safety of this state under your able watch and also pledge to contribute my quota in the continued improvement of the security and protection of critical infrastructure within the state. I will also work in synergy with other security agencies to fully bring Enugu State back to its glorious days,” he stated.

    Controller of Immigration Angelina Sambo, while commending Mbah for making Enugu State peaceful and secure within a very short period, assured that the reforms initiated so far by the Comptroller-General of Immigration Service, Caroline Wura-Ola Adepoju, would help consolidate the improved security in the state.

    “The Enugu State Command of the Immigration Service will continue to operate within the ambit of its extant laws to check, control, as well as monitor the presence of non-Nigerians and other activities in Enugu State, so as to see that non-Nigerians in our midst are legal resident workers or visitors and that they operate within the context of the laws of Nigeria,” she added.

  • Nwodo lauds Mbah’s willingness to support fallen Enugu fire fighter’s family

    Nwodo lauds Mbah’s willingness to support fallen Enugu fire fighter’s family

    Former President-General of Ohaneze Ndigbo, Nnia Nwodo, has praised Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State for his compassionate gesture towards the family of the late fire officer, Chigozie Ugwu. 

    Ugwu tragically lost his life on December 13, 2023, while courageously combating a midnight fire outbreak at the Motor Spare Parts Market in Coal Camp, Enugu. 

    Speaking at the funeral of the late senior fire officer, held at Maria Assumta Catholic Parish in Ibule Umuofiagu village, Ukehe community, Igbo-Etiti local government area of the state, Nwodo, the former minister of aviation and information, disclosed that Governor Mbah had demonstrated sincere concern for the well-being of the late fire officer’s family. 

    Addressing the gathered family members, colleagues, and mourners, Nwodo revealed that he reached out to Governor Mbah, who assured him of providing significant support to the bereaved family.

    “I called Governor Mbah over the welfare of the deceased’s family, and he said he has been thinking of what to do to assist the family, and that he intends to see the wife one-on-one”, Nwodo said, describing himself as a non-card-carrying member of the Labour Party.

    However, an elder brother of the deceased, Emeka Ugwu, expressed doubt regarding the government’s efforts in supporting the family.

    He was skeptical and questioned the adequacy of the assistance provided and raised concerns about the overall support system for families of deceased public servants.

    He also highlighted the need for continued transparency and effective communication from the government in such matters.

    Responding, the chief fire officer of the Enugu State Fire and Emergency Service, Okwudiri Ọhaa, reassured the public that the state government, under the leadership of Governor Mbah, is committed to ensuring the welfare of the Senior Fire Officer Chigozie Ugwu’s family.

    Ohaa emphasized that the government would cover all burial expenses and logistical arrangements; thus, demonstrating Governor Mbah’s dedication to honouring the memory of a dedicated and reliable public servant who prioritized humanity.

    The director noted that the governor personally wrote a tribute to the deceased, which was presented to the wife.

    He said: “Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah has assured of giving the family of Senior Fire Officer Chigozie Ugwu maximum support. He was a dedicated and reliable staff that believed in humanity first.

    “Governor Mbah’s compassionate response to the tragic loss of Senior Fire Officer Chigozie Ugwu reflects not only a commitment to public service but also a recognition of the responsibility to care for the families of those who serve the state.

    “As the community mourns the passing of a dedicated public servant, the governor’s actions serve as a testament to his leadership style, prioritizing empathy and support for the citizens of Enugu state.”

  • Rights group begs Mbah to release minor from detention

    Rights group begs Mbah to release minor from detention

    A human rights group, the Civil Rights Realisation and Advancement Network (CRRAN), has implored Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah to end “the continued unlawful detention of a 16-year-old boy, Arinze Eze, at the police headquarters, Enugu since October 9, 2023.”

    The boy, an SS2 pupil in one of the secondary schools in the state, was said to have been in police detention since October 9, 2023, following alleged rape case.

    According to a letter addressed to Governor Mbah and made available to reporters yesterday by the president of the group, Olu Omotayo Esq, the purported rape victim and her father, a serving police officer, had dissociated themselves from the allegations.

    The group lamented however that the purported victim’s mother had been insisting that the alleged rape took place, and allegedly demanding N500,000 to settle the case.

    “Mr. & Mrs. Eze, the distressed parents of the detained child, said the complainant, Mrs. Blessing Erede, used to be a family friend and they all attend the same church, by virtue of which children of both families exchanged visits.

    But due to an altercation between them and Mrs. Erede, she (Erede) came with police to their house on October 9, 2023 and alleged that their child raped her 16-year-old daughter sometime in May 2023 and also in June 2023.

    “The Ezes said since October 9, 2023, when their son was detained, he has not been able to go back to school. They further stated that efforts to settle the matter were rebuffed by Mrs. Erede, who insisted that their son must go to jail. They said even the intervention of the father of the victim, Mr. Erede, a serving police officer, could not secure the release of the detained child, as his estranged wife, Blessing, insisted that the police should not release the detained child.

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    “The Ezes further said despite the fact that the victim denied that she was raped, and her father, Mr. Erede, said there was no rape; and also there was no medical examination/report to support rape, the police decided to charge the child to court for rape.

    “Mr. Erede, not supporting what his wife was doing, went further to depose to an affidavit before a Notary Public, saying there was no iota of truth in the issue of rape raised by his wife, but a ploy to extort money from the Eze family,” the letter said.

    It added that the police charged the child to court with the magistrate directing that the OC Legal of the state police headquarters should resolve the matter between the parties and secure the release of the detained child, since the child’s lawyer was arguing that by virtue of 207, 212, 216, 217 and 226 of the Child Rights Law, Enugu State, the child cannot be tried as an adult offender.

    The letter prayed Governor Mbah to intervene, in the interest of justice and ensure that justice was done in respect of the matter, as the circumstance of the case demanded.

  • Mbah pays Yuletide homage to Tinubu in Lagos

    Mbah pays Yuletide homage to Tinubu in Lagos

    President Bola Tinubu, yesterday, received the Enugu State governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, who paid him a Christmas homage at his Bourdillon residence in Ikoyi, Lagos.

    Mbah, who spoke to journalists after the meeting, also reiterated his support for the administration’s economic reforms.

    He further assured that his administration would deliver on the over N300bn Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) target in the 2024 Appropriation Law of the State, which he signed on Wednesday.

    Speaking to newsmen after meeting with the President, Mbah said “essentially, I came to convey warm greetings and season’s best wishes on behalf of the government and the good people of Enugu State to Mr. President.

    “I also seized the opportunity to discuss, once again, with Mr. President the impact of some of the policies he has initiated on some of the things we are doing in Enugu State, particularly as it relates to the attraction of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). You know that foreign exchange (FX) unification and the removal of the fuel subsidiary have essentially meant that a number of FDI are flowing towards our direction in Enugu State”, he said.

    On the state’s N521.5bn 2024 budget, the governor said “we are poised to harness the resources. Enugu has played consequential role in the economic development of Nigeria. So, what we are simply doing is bringing her back to that preeminent position, making sure that we harness all the resources we have within Enugu and to make sure we also mobilise our domestic revenue.

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    “So, yes, we have proposed an ambitious budget and made ambitious revenue projections. But we are convinced that we are going to realise those revenues”, he said.

    Mbah stressed the commitment of his administration to expanding the infrastructural base of the state, quality service delivery, and migration of the Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to digital platforms for that purpose.

    “I am sure you are aware that we have fulfilled what we promised the people in 180 days, which was to provide water to the people in all the homes in the urban areas. And for those who still don’t have, we are expanding the pipeline network to reach them.”

    “We are building 260 Smart Schools across all the wards in the state. We’re building 260 Primary Healthcare Centres Type-2 across all the 260 wards.

    “We are migrating our manual ways of doing things in our various institutions and our various MDAs to a digital platform so we can offer an efficient service to the people of the state,” he concluded.

  • Mbah signs N521.5b Appropriation Bill into law

    Mbah signs N521.5b Appropriation Bill into law

    Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has signed the N521.5 billion 2024 budget into law.

    He said it would engender economic growth, infrastructural development and efficient service delivery.

    Mbah, who said Enugu State 2024 Appropriation Law, comprising N414.3billion Capital Expenditure, representing 79 per cent of the budget, and N107.2 billion, representing 21 per cent of the budget would rely on Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), urged members of the executive arm of government on robust revenue mobilisation and service delivery.

    Speaking during the budget signing witnessed by members of the House of Assembly, led by the Speaker, Uchenna Ugwu, as well as commissioners and other top government functionaries, at the Government House, Enugu yesterday, Mbah thanked members of the legislature for their support across party lines. 

    He said the expeditious passage of the budget was a product of executive-legislature collaboration during the making of the budget estimates, and listed the multiple gains expected from the 2024 budget.

    “What this budget signing means to the people of Enugu is that we are going to be spending over N400billion on capital projects next year. This is the first time in the history of the state that we are spending that size of funds on capital projects because we are spending 20 times more than what has been typically our Capital Expenditure outlay in Enugu State.”

    “We called this the ‘Budget of Disruptive Economic Growth’, based on the size of our Capital Expenditure. It also means that we are going to have large economic activities in Enugu State. You can imagine an economy that is typically used to doing N20billion Capital Expenditure now going to witness over N400billion Capital Expenditure. It is going to be monumental in the ways our people are lifted out of poverty and in the ways  economic activities will blossom.

    “Most important is that it is going to ensure that we address most of the gaps we have in our social services. In the education sector, the signing of this bill into law means that we are now looking forward to 260 smart schools across the state.

    “It also means we are looking forward to 260 Type-2 primary health care centres across all our wards in Enugu State. It means we are going to have radical infrastructural development.

    “We are going to build New Enugu City. We are going to have our roads paved. We are going to have feeder roads paved as well as the access roads to our farmlands.

    “We talk about scaling up our production in the agriculture sector. Our Special Agro Processing Zones will come to life. The signing into law of this budget today will ensure that we grow our agriculture so that it is not going to be just for food, it is also going to be for export. 

    “It also means that a new sector will be introduced, the energy and minerals sector, which we hope to use to drive our revenue. It means that our resources in that sector will be harnessed for the benefits of Ndi Enugu.”

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    On funding of the budget, Governor Mbah said: “We are talking about less than 12 per cent of our revenue size that we are going to borrow to execute this budget. That is enormous as we are expecting to mobilise over N300billion from our domestic sources, and this has not happened before.

    “What this means is that we are all going to work tirelessly to ensure that these revenues are realised. It also means that for us at the Executive Council, our meetings will largely be on our revenue performance.”

    The governor said his administration was taking other critical steps, such as the e-governance and automation of government services to ensure efficient service delivery.

    “We have gone to an advanced stage on the e-governance initiate. This is going to ensure that our citizens in Enugu are able access government services without the need of actually going to the ministries or to the banks,” he said.

    Governor Mbah, however, appealed to the people of Enugu State to bear with the administration over some inconveniences the transformation efforts may entail, saying efforts will be made to mitigate the pains occasioned by policies such as expansion of roads.