Governor of Enugu state, Dr. Peter Mbah, has assured the people of the state that ongoing work on projects in the state would not be slowed down in the new year.
Mbah who declared this in his New Year message also urged Nigerians to kindle the fire of love, empathy, and charity to move the nation forward in the new year.
He re-iterated his commitment to an inclusive development and all-bracing economic opportunities.
“The high expectations that have arisen as a result of the successes of the outgoing year are understandable. We cannot afford to tamper your expectations with excuses, or by lowering our deliverables.
“So, as we behold the dawn of a new year, we can rest assured that there will be no tampering down on the social and economic re-engineering we have set off across Enugu state.
“We went through 2024 with the spiritely dash of a sprint runner. 2025 will be no different. There would be no slowing down to catch our breath, because our strong resolve to transform Enugu state has imbued us with the endurance of a marathon runner.
“In a few days’ time, we will witness the formal commissioning of some major capital projects – from completed Smart Green Schools to the breathtaking International Conference Centre; Primary Healthcare Centres that expand quality medical care to the remotest locations in our state, as well as several kilometers of urban and rural roads; and bus terminals designed to restore order and dignity to our public transport.
“These are significant projects. But they are just a miniscule representation of our larger vision for Enugu state.
“This year, the doors of our Smart Schools will open across the entire state, bringing almost in a literal sense a world of opportunities to our children’s classrooms.
“Through our fully functional Smart Schools, we have caught glimpses of the wholesome transformation that children will experience when exposed to a range of practical and impactful learning.
“We can only marvel at the likely impact, as more students are brought into the pool that guarantees an education that is fit-for-purpose, and a skill set that sufficiently prepares them for the evolving global workplace.
“So, by September, every child from age 3 – 15 in each of our Smart Schools will have access to world-class free education – complemented with a free nourishing meal daily,” he said.
