‘Mbah committed to progressive governance’, Tinubu hails Enugu Gov on birthday

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Dr Peter Mbah, Enugu State Governor, on his birthday on March 17, 2026, as describing him as a leader committed to progressive governance. This was disclosed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, in a statement on Monday. President Tinubu celebrated the lawyer and […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Dr Peter Mbah, Enugu State Governor, on his birthday on March 17, 2026, as describing him as a leader committed to progressive governance.

This was disclosed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, in a statement on Monday.

President Tinubu celebrated the lawyer and philanthropist, highlighting the tremendous progress recorded in Enugu State under his leadership over the past two years.

The statement said President Tinubu particularly lauded, Mbah’s bold commitment to the ideals of progressive governance and constitutional democracy, as exemplified in his administration’s transformational projects and programmes.

Mbah was a private-sector player who had achieved success in the oil and gas sector before he was elected governor of Enugu State in 2023.

President Tinubu said, “During my official visit to Enugu in 2025, I witnessed firsthand what good and competent leadership, as demonstrated by Mbah, can accomplish when anchored on vision and service to the people.

“Mbah’s inclusive governance and partnership with other Southeast governors is repositioning the region for economic and political transformation.”

President Tinubu wished the governor good health and renewed strength as he continues his good work in the state.