Mbah Promises to Resuscitate Moribund Industries, Create Jobs in Enugu State

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In a move to boost economic growth and engage the youth population in Enugu State, governorship candidate Dr. Peter Mbah has pledged to resuscitate all moribund industries across the state. Mbah, who spoke during a town-hall meeting in Enugu East Local Government Area, assured the people that his administration would focus on creating jobs through the establishment of new infrastructure and industries, including special agro-allied processing zones that will promote mechanized agriculture and create a value chain to provide revenue for the state's residents.

Key Takeaways:

  • Mbah promised to resuscitate all moribund industries in Enugu State to engage the youth and workforce, and create job opportunities for the residents.
  • His administration will establish new infrastructure, industries, and special agro-allied processing zones to promote mechanized agriculture and create a value chain to generate revenue for the state.
  • Mbah also promised to establish new health centers with 24-hour service, sink more boreholes, build new schools, and establish skills acquisition and vocational training centers to engage those with both formal and non-formal education.
  • His government will earmark 100 billion naira as startup capital for these projects, and construct 10,000 kilometers of roads to connect all 17 local government areas and provide access to farmlands and communities.
  • Mbah assured the people that his administration's development plan is driven by justice, equity, fairness, and inclusion, and that all demands made by the communities have been captured in his manifesto.
  • The PDP gubernatorial candidate emphasized the importance of good governance and promised to provide water in all communities, construct bridges, and maintain existing schools in the state.

Statistics:

  • Mbah's administration will construct 10,000 kilometers of roads to connect all 17 local government areas.
  • The 10,000 kilometers of roads will also include access roads to farmlands and communities.
  • Mbah's government will earmark 100 billion naira as startup capital for new infrastructure, industries, and skills acquisition and vocational training centers.
  • The state's new health centers will provide 24-hour service with qualified medical doctors and extension health workers.
  • Mbah's administration will provide water in all communities, with no community having to walk more than 5 minutes to the closest source of potable water.

Sources:

  • Mbah at the town-hall meeting in Enugu East Local Government Area, as quoted in the statement.
  • Hon. Hilary Ugwu, member representing Enugu East Rural Constituency, as quoted in the statement.
  • Hon. Cornelius Nnaji, member representing Enugu East/Isi Uzo Federal Constituency at the National Assembly, as quoted in the statement.
  • Senator Gilbert Nnaji, former Senator representing Enugu Senatorial Zone, as quoted in the statement.
  • Rev. Fr. Cornelius Uwakwe, Rev. Fr. Chimezie Ani, and Mrs. Helen Ugwuoko, as quoted in the statement.