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27/09/2026

Join The Conversation on 96.1 Sunrise fm Enugu State Broadcasting Service (ESBS) as Mr. Joe Aneke Special Adviser to the Governor on Power.

Discuss the Topic: How Governor Mbah Is Reforming Enugu’s Electricity Sector for Homes, Businesses and Industries.

Date: Mon. 28th. Sept, 2026.
Time: 10: 00 Am Prompt.

26/09/2026

Media, gov't must meet at point of truth, says Governor Mbah
.. Gets plaque for good governance

Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has challenged the government and the media to meet at the point of truth, urging journalists to go beyond headlines and political narratives by independently establishing facts through evidence, investigation and context.

Mbah said government had a responsibility to be transparent about its actions and accountable for its results, while the press must independently scrutinise those actions and report the truth, whether the findings exposed shortcomings or revealed progress.

The governor stated this on Thursday while welcoming over 300 editors to the 22nd All Nigeria Editors Conference (ANEC) organised by the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) in Enugu.

The conference has as its theme, “The Ballot, the Media and the Task of Keeping Democracy Alive,” while its sub-theme is “When Lies Look Real: Detecting and Debunking AI Misinformation Before, During and After Elections.”

Mbah said the relationship between government and the media should not always be defined by confrontation, stressing that both institutions had different responsibilities, but a common obligation to serve the Nigerian people.

“Government must be transparent about what it is doing and be accountable for the results. The press must establish the facts and report the truth.

“Sometimes that truth will expose failure. Sometimes it will reveal progress. The obligation for us both is the same in either case – serving the people of Nigeria,” he said.

The governor urged journalists to deepen investigative reporting, particularly at a time when artificial intelligence and other technologies were making it increasingly difficult to distinguish between genuine and fabricated information.

He said AI could be used to fabricate photographs, clone voices and manipulate videos to make people appear to say things they never said, warning that the development had increased the responsibility of professional journalists.

“My challenge to you, therefore, is simple – go deeper, beyond the surface,"Mbah told the editors.

According to him, rigorous journalism should not involve searching for evidence to support a position that had already been taken.

“Its value lies precisely in its independence: examine the evidence, test competing claims, establish what happened, and report what you find,” he said.

Mbah added that the same standard should apply to government and its critics, stressing that government achievements should not be ignored simply because they did not fit a particular political narrative.

“We have tried to build an Enugu government that is open about what it is doing and clear about what it is trying to achieve. Where we fall short, that should call for scrutiny and be reported. But the same principle applies when the evidence reveals progress,” he said.

The governor also used the occasion to highlight some of his administration’s projects, including more than 1,500 kilometres of roads constructed or reconstructed, over 7,000 classrooms, Smart Green Schools and Type-2 Primary Healthcare Centres across the state’s 260 wards.

He listed other interventions as water infrastructure, new transport terminals and CNG buses, Enugu Air, the revival of dormant industries and the development of a new city.

Mbah said the administration was working to position Enugu as an economic gateway to the South-East, with the ambition of making the state one of Nigeria’s leading economies and a national leader in human development and quality of life.

He also acknowledged the support of President Bola Tinubu and the Federal Government, particularly in areas of roads, aviation, energy and regional development.

The governor urged the editors to use their presence in Enugu to independently assess the developments in the state.

“Take some time to explore the city, speak to the people who live and work here, and get a sense of the direction in which Enugu is moving,” he said.

One of the highpoints of the opening ceremony was the presentation of a plaque for good governance to Governor Mbah by the Guild.

24/09/2026

NEW: Let no one deceive you, vote APC all the way, Mbah tells Enugu voters

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.

24/09/2026

NEW: Enugu gov't restricts movement Saturday for local government elections

…Restriction takes effect 6am to 4pm

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.

23/09/2026

*NEW: In major milestone, Mbah flags off Enugu Air maiden international flight to Douala, Cameroon
.. Enugu Air CEO: Enugu becoming a gateway

Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has flagged off the first-ever international service by Enugu Air, describing it as a major milestone in his administration’s vision to grow Enugu State into a major aviation hub and make it the preferred destination for investment, business, tourism, and living.

Speaking at a brief ceremony at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, on Wednesday, Mbah, who heaped commendations on the leadership of the state-owned airline for the fast growth of Enugu Air, said it was not an isolated story, but a part of connecting the dots as his administration strives to grow Enugu State into a $30 billion economy.

“Months ago, right here, we watched Enugu take to the skies. In just barely six months after a rigorous regulatory process, Enugu Air obtained her Air Operator's License. This is not a mean feat.

“Today, 14 months after, we can see that dream flying beyond our expectations, as Enugu Air is one of the fastest-growing airlines in Nigeria, without a doubt.

“But we did not conceive of Enugu Air as a bragging right or because of the clamour, or to gain some political acclaim. Enugu Air is part of the masterplan to make Enugu State the premier destination for investment, living, business and tourism. For us, Enugu Air is part of connecting the dots,” he stated.

Mbah described Enugu Air as a campaign promise kept, saying the Enugu–Douala service was the beginning of many more international flight operations to many parts of the world.

“What you are seeing here today is performance above promises. So, we ask you to judge us by the things we have promised and have delivered to you.

“Besides, today is Douala, but I am hoping tomorrow, we are not only going to be talking about the continent of Africa, we will be talking about Enugu to the world,” he added.

He thanked President Bola Tinubu “for consistently demonstrating his commitment to aviation infrastructure and for the support he is also giving to the states to enable us to create businesses like Enugu Air,” commending also the Minister of Aviation and Aerodrome Development, Festus Keyama, SAN; and the agencies under him such as the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) supporting Enugu Air’s growth and making Nigeria a standard bearer in the African aviation industry.

Speaking, Enugu Air CEO, Capt. Tolu Ita, said Enugu Air was not merely launching a flight, stressing, “we are launching a new chapter.”

“This is a chapter in which Enugu is no longer simply where a journey begins or ends. Enugu is becoming a gateway.

“Today, much bigger than an aircraft will be moving across our skies. Opportunity will be moving. Business will be moving. People will be moving. Ideas will be moving. And Enugu will be moving with them. This is what makes today so significant.

“Enugu Air was never built with the vision to simply put aircraft in the sky. The vision was to build an airline that connects people, connects markets and connects possibilities.

“We began by strengthening our domestic network — connecting Enugu with Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Kano, Owerri, Asaba, Benin City and Warri.

“Today, we take our first major step beyond Nigeria. Enugu to Douala. Nigeria to Cameroon. The Southeast to Central Africa. And this is only the beginning.

“Our ambition is to continue building a stronger regional network across Africa, while progressively opening the door to wider international markets,” she said.

In growing Enugu Air, Ita reaffirmed the airline’s responsibility and commitment to authorities, passengers, and all stakeholders, upholding the highest operational and ethical standards.

In her goodwill message, the Managing Director/CEO of the FAAN, Mrs. Olubunmi Onabanjo-Kuku, said Enugu Air’s inaugural international flight was “a strong statement of Nigeria’s growing capacity to connect7 people and businesses across West and Central Africa.”

Represented by Mrs. Onyeka Udenze, the7 FAAN DG said, “Akanu Ibiam International Airport now takes a firm step as a regional hub.”

While congratulating Enugu Air for the fast growth in 14 months, she assured that FAAN remained committed to providing the infrastructure, safety standards and support that make such services possible.

The DG of NCAA, represented by the Director of Air Transport Regulations, FAAN, Mrs. Olayinka Babaoye-Iruobe, said connecting Enugu to Douala directly represented would create opportunities for increased trade, investment, tourism, and movement of people, while strengthening social and economic ties between Nigeria and Cameroon.

In his welcome address, the Commissioner for Trade, Investment, and Industry, Dr. Sam Ogbu-Nwobodo, said the new service to Douala marked a monumental leap forward in the state's trade, investment, and economic integration strategy.

“For decades, the vibrant traders, manufacturers, and entrepreneurs of Enugu and the broader region have navigated complex transit routes to access Central African markets.

“Today, that barrier is dismantled. This direct link directly advances our goal of transforming Enugu State into a premier regional hub for commerce and industrial development. We are now effectively bridging markets, shortening supply chains, and unlocking unprecedented opportunities for cross-border commerce across Central and West Africa,” he said.

The Maiden flight, which departed Akanu Ibiam International Airport in the early hours of the afternoon, touched down safely at the Douala International Airport where it was well received by the Cameroonian authorities in a brief ceremony before it returned to Enugu on the history trip.

23/09/2026

NEW: Mbah, SEDC flag off South East Agro-Development Programme in Enugu
..As SEDC, Enugu begin development of 200-Hectare Integrated Model Farm at Nomeh Unateze

Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, on Tuesday, officially flagged off the South East Agro-Development Programme (SEADP), a 200-hectare pilot integrated model farm by the South East Development Commission (SEDC) at Nomeh Unateze, Nkanu East Local Government Area (LGA) of Enugu State.

The historic event, which marks a significant transition from planning to physical implementation by the Commission, was witnessed by the Minister of Regional Development, Engr. Abubakar Momoh; Chairman of SEDC, Dr. Emeka Wogu; Managing Director/CEO of the Commission, Mr. Mark Okoye; Secretary to Enugu State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, as well as traditional and community leaders and other stakeholders, and community members.

Speaking, Governor Peter Mbah, who was represented by the Deputy Governor of Enugu State, Barr. Ifeanyi Ossai, described the project as an important example of what strategic collaboration between South East states and the Commission can achieve, particularly at a time when food production and economic diversification had become increasingly important.

He noted that the Agro-Development Programme fitted perfectly into the state government’s decision to build 200-hectare modern farm estates in the 260 wards of the state, saying the state’s investment in agriculture connects perfectly with other government projects and the commitment to eradicate poverty in the state by 2031.

“When we invest hugely in education, when we invest hugely in expanding our road infrastructure, when we invest in security, health, and transportation, it is to create access to enable investors and partners like the SEDC to have access to land, have access to development opportunities.

“History has also taught us all over the world that communities, states and governments that invest in agriculture with a geometric progression are able to migrate their people faster from poverty to middle-class economy. And what the South East Development Commission is doing today is an example of one of those efforts and the result we can get working together. But that is not more.

“So, we believe that this project can become an important part of the economic development of not just Nomeh Unateze and Enugu East Senatorial Zone, but the entire South East region within the context of Nigeria,” he said, urging the people of Nomeh to also own the project.

The Managing Director/CEO of SEDC, Mr. Okoye, explained that the project was deliberately designed as a development project to redefine how the region approaches agriculture.

“The South East Agro-Development Programme is about building productive capacity of the region. We want to demonstrate what agriculture can look like when land, technology, mechanisation, production, processing, training and markets are brought together in one,” he stated.

Okoye said the project would ultimately be measured by its impact beyond the physical boundaries of the 200-hectare site, stating that the Nomeh Unateze project is intended as a starting point and practical template for the Commission's wider agricultural and agro-mechanisation interventions across the five states of the South East.

“The real impact is what happens around the farm and beyond the farm. It is the young person who acquires a practical skill here and starts a farm elsewhere; the farmer who supplies maize or soya to the feed mill; the dairy farmer who gets technical support and access to a reliable market, and the smallholder farmer who is able to increase production because the ecosystem around them has improved,” he said.

He commended Governor Mbah for his visionary and proactive approach to governance, also expressing his pleasure at the uncommon level of buy-in and support so far demonstrated by Nomeh Unateze.

Speaking on behalf of the Federal Government, the Minister of Regional Development, Engr. Momoh, said the objective of the project transcended mere food production.

“We must build an agricultural system that is productive, resilient and capable of creating value across the entire chain. We must produce. We must process. We must create markets. We must reduce post-harvest losses. We must improve productivity and incomes. And we must create opportunities for young Nigerians to participate meaningfully in modern agriculture,” he emphasised.

Chairman of the SEDC, Dr. Wogu, assured that the Commission would continue to work with state governments and other stakeholders to ensure that SEDC’s interventions complement existing development efforts.

“Regional development requires partnership. The Commission cannot and should not work in isolation from the state governments, communities, the private sector and development partners. Our responsibility is to create platforms that connect these stakeholders around opportunities that can generate sustainable economic value for the people of the South East,” he stated.

Speaking on behalf of the community, President General of Nomeh Unataeze, Dr. Chukwudi Anyianuka, described the project as a restoration of the glory of the community, assuring the total community support and ownership of the project.

“We welcome this project because we see it as an investment in the future of Nomeh and our people. Our community understands that a project of this scale requires cooperation, responsibility and a shared commitment to its success. We are ready to work with SEDC, the state government, contractors, investors, and all the partners involved to ensure that the project delivers the opportunities that our young people, farmers and community deserve,” he said.

Community leader and media aide to Enugu State Governor Mbah appreciated President Bola Tinubu for answering the age-long prayers of the people of the South East through the creation of the SEDC to coordinate and speed up the region’s development post-civil war.

“Now our place as the host of the pilot project of the SEDC is not lost on us. Because we play the politics of development, our gratitude will translate to votes for President Tinubu, our Governor, and the APC come 2027,” Anichukwu assured.

The Executive Director, Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Rural Development (NRARD) at the SEDC, Dr. Clifford Ogbede, reiterated the Commission’s commitment to reviving the agro-industrial revolution that placed the defunct Eastern Region as the fastest-growing economy between 1954 and 1964, courtesy of the late Dr. Michael Okpara’s visionary leadership.

23/09/2026

Happening Now: Governor Peter Mbah is about to perform the inaugural international flight of Enugu Air to Douala, Cameroon, marking a new beginning in Enugu’s connectivity with the wider world.
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