The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived Enugu State on Saturday, January 04, 2025 to commission some projects completed by the State Governor, Peter Mbah.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the president commissioned 30 of the 260 Smart Green Schools, 60 completed Type 2 Primary Health Centres, and 19-kilometer Airport-New Haven—Bisalla and Okpara Square roads.
Projects such as the completed International Conference Centre and the state-of-the-art Command and Control Centre, which has 150 patrol vehicles fitted with AI-embedded surveillance cameras were also commissioned by the President.
“Infrastructural development is a must to attract local and foreign investment, create jobs and give all a better tomorrow from today. It is a great honour for me and I therefore, declare this project inaugurated,” the president said, as he commended Governor Mbah for the projects.
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In a vote of thanks to the president, Governor Mbah took to his X page and wrote:
“Thank you, Mr President, for your support and recognition of our efforts. Thank you for finding time to visit, as we look forward to seeing you again.
“Today, we welcomed our dear President, His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu @officialABAT, to Enugu State, where he graciously commissioned several transformative projects executed by our administration. Among the projects commissioned were: 30 completed Enugu Smart Green Schools out of 260 under construction, 60 equipped Type 2 primary healthcare centres across 260 wards, the Enugu International Conference Centre, a hub for global engagement, 90 newly completed urban roads to ease mobility in our cities, and a state-of-the-art Command and Control Centre with 150 AI-embedded patrol vehicles for enhanced security.
“The President’s acknowledgment of our efforts underscores the essence of our mission. From our investments in education, healthcare, and infrastructure to bolstering security, we are laying a solid foundation for a prosperous Enugu State. These projects reflect our vision to grow Enugu’s economy from $4.4 billion to $30 billion within the next eight years.
“It is a responsibility we owe to our dear people of Enugu State. Security is key to this vision. Our AI-driven surveillance network and the Distress Response Squad have redefined safety across the state. This initiative guarantees peace of mind, ensuring our streets and neighbourhoods remain safe for residents and investors alike.
“I want to assure my dear Ndi Enugu that this is just the beginning. As a government, we shall continue to build the Enugu of our dreams – a hub of opportunity, service delivery, and economic excellence. I wholeheartedly echo the President’s call that the elections are behind us and now is the time to unite and drive our nation forward. Regardless of political affiliations, we can build an Enugu State as well as a Nigeria that serves and uplifts everyone.”
This is the first time in 10 years the President of Nigeria has visited Enugu State.
