Gov Mbah Commends Enugu East Council Chairman

 The governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah has commended the chairman of Enugu East Local Government Area, Pastor Beloved Dan Anike, for his empowerment programme which aims to equip youth with technological skills, foster entrepreneurship, promote scholarship, and improve employability among young people in the council area. 

In his remarks at the launching/flag off ceremony for its human capital development programme held weekend at the council headquarters, Nkwo Nike, the governor, praised the council chairman for the wonderful initiative aimed at preparing the youth to embrace their future and compete favourably with their peers in other climes. 

Governor Mbah, who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to economic participation, job creation, and transitioning the state to a tech-driven economy, stating that he will not back down from his disruptive innovation agenda.

“Governor Mbah is a big advocate of education, and we are always pleased to hear about significant advances in education. We are delighted to visit such places and share in the joy of our students and our community. Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah is deeply committed to education, and education is central to all we do. 

“I would like to recognize the Chairman of Enugu East, Pastor Beloved Dan Anike for all his amazing work. This Mayor is as innovative as His Excellency, Dr. Peter Mbah. He has aligned with the vision of this government. We are delighted by the innovative work you do. This is one of the several things you promised to do, and we are seeing all the innovations. 

“We have seen how you support your workers and equally plugged corruption in this local government. Enugu State will continue to showcase its leaders that reflect and understand an alignment with the vision of Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah. I congratulate the students that won the scholarships and by September 2025, all our students will actually attend classes and understand that there is a difference in the way public schools function under Dr. Peter Mbah,” he said. 

Earlier in his welcome address, the Enugu East council chairman, Pastor Dan Anike said the human capital development programme was a bold and strategic investment in education, tech and innovation, as well as preparing the youth for global relevance, adding that it was designed to align with Africa’s demographic advantage and ensure that the council contributes skilled professionals, digital entrepreneurs, and thought leaders to the evolving global economy.