Enugu State governor Dr Peter Mbah has presented the collective demand of the South East zone for the release of the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People Of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
He disclosed this to State House correspondents yesterday after meeting with Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
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The governor highlighted the president’s commitment to national healing and compassion, urging him to consider the release of Kanu as a gesture of goodwill towards fostering unity and fellowship among the people.
He said, “We also, of course, talked about the release of Nnamdi Kanu. You know, that the South East has made a collective demand to have Nnamdi Kanu released.
“And we basically identified with that and requested Mr. President, who in his inaugural address promised the people that he’s going to engender national healing and he’s going to serve with compassion.
“So, we’ve basically informed him that this would serve as a pointer to his administration’s extension of hands of fellowship to neighbour.”
Mbah also restated his government’s commitment to fulfilling his campaign promises and transforming the state’s economy.
He emphasised the importance of collaboration and partnership with the federal government.
“We have taken a bold view of what Enugu State can achieve in the next four years, aiming to grow our economy from its current levels to $30 billion,” he said.
The governor further emphasized the potential of Enugu’s dominant assets, including untapped mineral resources, which he believes can be transformed into productive assets through partnership with the federal government.
By leveraging this collaboration, he said the state aims to attract private sector investments and drive economic growth.
Recognising the significance of a conducive business environment for private sector participation, the governor stressed the need for improved security and infrastructure.
“Private sector investment thrives when there is ease of doing business, and security and infrastructure are vital indicators of this,” he said.
In a bid to enhance security and promote a favourable business climate, the governor announced the banning of sit-at-home protests on Mondays in Enugu.
He said this decision, while aimed at encouraging economic activities, also necessitates heightened security measures to address potential challenges that may arise.