Mbah Woos Enugu Diasporas With Investment Opportunities

By Cosmas Chukwu—

Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has invited Enugu diasporas to explore the state’s abundant business and investment opportunities in the areas of health, agriculture, and infrastructure.

Speaking during the Enugu Diaspora Homecoming held on Monday in Enugu, the governor indicated that his administration has implemented measures designed to foster a thriving investment climate.

Governor Mbah, who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, also emphasized that the government is working diligently to make Enugu State a premier investment destination for all of Sub-Saharan Africa.

Highlighting initiatives in education, climate change, and agriculture, Mbah announced that a security trust fund has been launched, and the first set of drones has been deployed to monitor criminal activities.

He explained that the government is prioritising climate investments and is significantly enhancing the transportation system to align with its climate action plan for Enugu.

“Enugu State is the first sub-national entity to have an approved climate action plan supported by the Global Climate Fund. This achievement stems from our development of several bankable, climate-friendly projects.

“So, those of us in the diaspora who have connections can collaborate with us to create a supportive community for our infrastructure, as Enugu State is fully prepared,” Mbah stated.

Assuring them of the safety of their investments, Mbah said, “We are pleased to announce that our forest guards have been fully equipped and will continue recruiting individuals to patrol the depths of our forests, rooting out criminals and bringing them to justice.

“Our government is fully aware that investors will hesitate to come to Enugu if the state is not secure, for investments gravitate towards peace.

“That’s why the government has prioritized security from the outset and will continue to do so.”

The State Commissioner for Health, Prof. George Ugwu, noted that the Mbah administration is revitalizing and expanding healthcare services from primary to tertiary levels.

He emphasized the need for Enugu diasporans to support the state’s health sector with essential manpower and equipment for health facilities.

Ugwu mentioned that the diaspora could also assist in the training and retraining of health personnel in Enugu, as well as increasing participation in the Enugu State Universal Health Insurance Scheme by registering more citizens.

Dr. Chinyere Agbayi, National President of the Enugu Association, USA, and Co-Chair of the Enugu Diaspora Organization Homecoming, expressed that their return to Enugu stemmed from the diasporans’ admiration for Mbah’s current efforts in infrastructural development.

“He is indeed an exceptional governor, and the new image he has created for Enugu State is unparalleled. We look forward to collaborating with him in 2026,” she remarked.

Agbayi assured the governor that Enugu diasporans are eager to invest and support him in every way possible to make Enugu State the best in Nigeria.

She added that diasporans in the USA are embarking on the construction of a multi-purpose building that will house a hospital, an event center, and information technology facilities to benefit the youth of Enugu.

Earlier, the Special Adviser to Mbah on Diaspora Matters, Mrs. Olangwa Ezekwu, explained that the event was organized to unite the Enugu diaspora.

Praising the partnership between the state and the diaspora, Ezekwu noted that Enugu State is the first in Nigeria to have diaspora desk officers in all council areas.

“We want the diaspora to unite and partner with the Enugu State Government, as we have created an enabling environment for them to invest,” she said.