The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) in Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah has congratulated the people of the state for making it to another year, describing the new year as a new dawn and new beginning in the state.
Mbah, in his new year message on January 1, 2023, contained in a press statement personally signed by him and made available to newsmen by his media office yesterday, enjoined the people of the state to keep hope alive with his candidacy and the PDP, saying the year would be a special one in the annals of the state if and when elected as the next governor.
The governorship hopeful who said despite the economic crisis that bedeviled the nation in 2022, Enugu State recorded improvement in infrastructures, citizens and workers’ welfare, healthcare and human capital development made possible by the Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi-led administration.
While assuring the state that he was well prepared for the task ahead with his well thought-out, robust and excellent manifesto, Mbah stated that the state under his leadership in 2023 would witness exponential growth, unprecedented socio-economic transformation and industrialisation which would be driven by technology and innovation.
The oil and gas magnate reiterated his unswerving commitment to support the citizens in areas of businesses and investment by creating a friendly, transparent and enabling environment for ease of doing business, provide for the basic welfare of the people, improve further on human capital empowerment through support for the youths, special training, and skills acquisition for them.
Mbah who maintained that he had set the agenda and the pace for the, “New Enugu State of our dream where everyone will have a voice in the decision making process, participate actively in governance and vigorously pursue their dreams in the most accommodating, encouraging and inspiring environment as envisioned by my social contract and manifesto,” also added that nobody would be left out in the journey to make the state the one of the top three states in the country in terms of gross domestic product and moving Enugu economy from its present $4.4 billion to $30 billion dollars in the next 8 years.
“We have measurable indicators for you to assess us. We are going to make 2023 a year that will mark the beginning of unprecedented, massive development and support we shall be giving to you in your businesses, education, welfare and needs.
“I am aware of your numerous needs and sincerely assure you that the solution you seek is not far-fetched because our tomorrow is here.
“Having prepared for the task ahead, I’m delighted to let you know that I am that person who’ll take Enugu State to the pinnacle of its dreams. This ambition sprouting in us is fueled by the desire to see our beloved state flourish. This journey is all-inclusive.”
