By Deborah Nnamdi
President Bola Tinubu on Saturday hailed Enugu Governor, Barr Peter Mbah’s development strides in the state.
Tinubu, who is on a one-day official visit to the Coal City State, spoke during his stakeholders’ engagement at the Banquet Hall, Governor’s Lodge, Enugu State Government House.
He said the governor “is doing a fantastic job. I am glad that Enugu got a very good tomorrow, today, I salute Peter Mbah for his commitment to development.
“You have built up a good team and I have reviewed several things with you in Abuja. You have encouraged me on the technological advancement of the state. The commitment you have from the private sector. I know your background.”
Waving politics aside, President Tinubu said: “The election is over, and we have to move the nation forward. You have demonstrated that irrevocable commitment towards human development.
“I don’t care which party you come from. You are my friend. You are doing well and very focused. We must build this house called Nigeria to not just satisfy our immediate needs but our tomorrow, too.
“That’s why the removal of the fuel subsidy was necessary. We can not spend the future of generations yet unborn in advance. Don’t bankrupt the nation before they’re born.
“I am very proud of Nigeria. Mbah is proud of Nigeria. He is doing everything possible to provide security, attracting foreign investors, and other investors locally.
“There’s no better investment than the investment to secure lives. I saw those cars, the Distress Response Squad. It is the way to go.
“Please, continue to cooperate and collaborate with your son, brother, and friend here, Mbah, who is committed to pushing the development of Enugu State and being a good symbol of southeastern states,” he told the stakeholders.
President Tinubu who was on his first official trip to the state since assuming office on May 29, 2023, was accompanied by top dignitaries, including the Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu and the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi.
He earlier commissioned multiple projects completed by the Governor Mbah administration.
