#EndBadGovernance: Senator Ngwu commends Enugu’s support for Gov Mbah

The Minority Whip of the Nigerian Senate, Senator Osita Ngwu, has expressed his delight that the people of Enugu State have refrained from participating in the ongoing nationwide protests under the #EndBadGovernance movement.

The senator, who represents Enugu West Senatorial District, monitored the situation in his state and praised the residents, particularly the youth, for continuing with their daily activities instead of joining the protests.

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Senator Ngwu interpreted this decision as a show of solidarity and an expression of satisfaction with the administration of Governor Peter Mbah. He acknowledged the difficult socioeconomic conditions in the country but commended the people of Enugu for their understanding and support of the state governor, who he said has demonstrated a commitment to the welfare of the Enugu populace over the past year.

Ngwu called on citizens in other states, especially where protests have turned violent, to emulate the people of Enugu by remaining calm and giving the central government another chance to address their concerns. He assured that the National Assembly is actively seeking legislative interventions to improve the situation.

The senator urged Enugu residents to continue supporting Governor Mbah, encouraging him to further provide the dividends of democracy, particularly in infrastructure development, where significant progress has been made.

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“Having monitored the situation in Enugu, I am delighted to say that there is no protest in the state as Ndi Enugu, particularly the youths, are happy and appreciative of the tremendous efforts of His Excellency, Governor Peter Mbah, to turn the fortunes of the state around,” said Ngwu.

He highlighted several completed and ongoing projects that underscore the governor’s commitment to improving infrastructure:

– The reconstruction of the Abakpa-NOWAS Junction Road (1.75 km).

– Repairs and expansion of the Cornerstone/Ugwuani to Ikegbunam Road (1.41 km).

– Reconstruction of the Ikegbunam Junction – Liberty Bus Stop Road (0.55 km) and the Texaco Bus Stop – Ifo Road (1.98 km).

– Repairs and expansion of the access road to the 9th Mile Crash Programme (1.7 km) and the New Enugu City Road (17 km).

– Reconstruction of the Owo/Ubahu/Ama Nkanu/Neke/Ikem Dual Carriage Road (37.8 km) and the Amechi Idodo/Amagunze Road (14.3 km).

– Revitalisation of the Ama Brewery Junction Eke-Akama Owa Road (40 km) and reconstruction of the Akwuke Road from Police Station Garriki to Coal Mining Site (6.612 km).

– Near completion of the emergency road construction of Agumgbuji – Ogbete Road, Eha Amufu, in Isiuzo Local Government Area (21.73 km).

– Reconstruction of the Enugu to Ebonyi State Border Road Route 25 (A343), spanning 21.5 km.

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Additional projects include the Akpoga – Ezi Obodo – Mbulu Owo – 17th Junction Road (21.2 km), the Mbulu – Owo -Ndiagu Owo Road (42 km), and the Spurs to Ndiagu Owo Road (17 km). The ongoing reconstruction of the Enugu Airport flyover through Abakpa Junction (82 Division to Ogui Junction/Zoo Junction) and the Ogui Junction to Otigba Junction to New Haven by Bisalla Junction Road (20 km) are also noteworthy.

The Chime Avenue through Bisalla Road through Okpara Square to Toscana Roundabout Road (15 km) and the Toscana Roundabout to Goshen Roundabout Road (10 km) have both been repaired and given a fresh coat of asphalt. Additionally, the Prisons Roundabout to CPS to Akwata to Mgbemene Roundabout to CIC to Zik Avenue is under revitalisation.