The Enugu State Government’s transport initiatives, comprising five transport terminals and 100 compressed natural gas (CNG) buses, is to usher in a whole new experience that will fundamentally connect government’s vision and action to residents’ daily lives.
Peter Mbah, the State Governor, who stated this in his remarks at the inauguration of the transport initiatives, added that the terminals are a central pillar of the state government’s transport agenda – a multimodal highway to the future – integrating road, rail, air, and waterways into one seamless, safe, and efficient ecosystem.
“They represent our capacity to deliver projects that empower Ndi Enugu and set our state on a robust trajectory of growth. Already, this project is creating jobs, stimulating SMEs, and positioning Enugu to compete with Africa’s best,” he noted.
The governor disclosed that through these initiatives, the State Government is creating over 20,000 jobs across bus rapid transit (BRT), 2,000 hybrid city taxis, airport operations, ride-hailing, and support services, all for the benefit of over seven million residents of the State.
Meanwhile, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, under the leadership of John Mbata, had commended Governor Mbah for the inauguration of the transport terminals in line with his integrated blueprint for a modern and multi-modal transport ecosystem, saying that Mbah’s performance justifies calls for devolution of more powers and resources to states.
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The apex Igbo social cultural group also commended Governor Mbah for the rollout of 100 out of the 200 CNG Mass Transit buses, launch of Enugu State Modern Transport System, and construction of 80 modern bus shelters and bays across the State
The group noted that Mbah’s performance justifies calls for restructuring and devolution of more powers to sub-nationals, insisting that real development can only come from States.
The group, in a press statement issued by Mazi Ikechukwu Bismarck Oji, its deputy national publicity secretary, expressed joy at “the historic developmental strides being made by the governor in all sectors all at the same time.
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide takes pride in Governor Peter Mbah’s giant strides across all sectors in Enugu State. We recall that in just two years, he has brought moribund government parastatals such as the United Palm Products Limited, the Hotel Presidential, and NIGERGAS back to life.
“We note the ongoing construction of 260 Smart Green School Projects as well as 260 ultramodern Type 2 Primary Healthcare Centres across the 260 wards of Enugu State, the completion of the magnificent Enugu International Conference Centre, the NODSRA Tractor Assembly and Service Centre, and the ongoing road infrastructure projects across the state,” the group noted.
They noted further what the governor has done in the area of security where he invested in the state-of-the-art Enugu Command and Control Centre and over 150 security vehicles all installed with AI-embedded cameras that keep the state under surveillance, thus making it one of the safest states today.
“Since his assumption of office, Monday Sit-At-Home in Enugu has become history, the group said.
The State Government, they said, had revoltionalised the Nigerian Electricity sector by being the first state to setup its own Electricity Regulatory arm – the Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission and subsequently reduced electricity tariff in the state.
“Today, and on the heels of these heart-warming strides in the right direction, Ohanaeze celebrates with Ndi Enugu over the launch of Holy Ghost Terminal 1 (Enugu Central Station 1), designated for inter-state transport, and Holy Ghost Terminal 2 (Enugu Central Station 2) for inter-city transport.
Others are Nsukka Terminal (Nsukka Central Station); Abakpa Nike Terminal (Abakpa Central Station), and Gariki Terminal (Gariki Central Station) as well as 100 CNG buses, Enugu Transport Management System, among other transport infrastructure projects initiated and completed by the Mbah administration.
“We are gladdened we now have in the South East transport infrastructure and system that can compete with modern terminals around the world,” the statement said.
The pan-Igbo body equally urged residents to support the Mbah initiative by taking ownership of the facilities and use them most responsibly.
