The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Enugu State, Dr Peter Mbah, has promised to address water scarcity in the state.
According to a statement on Sunday, Mbah made the promise while reacting to the demands made by people of Enugu South Local Government Area at town hall meetings held at Obeagu-Amechi Uno and Ugwuaji, headquarters of Enugu South West and Enugu South-South Development Centres, respectively.
He reportedly promised to promote rural-urban development through provisions of access roads, robust healthcare service delivery and quality education and other social services within the next four years of his administration.
The statement read, “Noting that clean water is critical to healthy living and good environmental sanitation, Mbah stated that the Akwuke Water Scheme and Dam will be revamped to give water to the people of the council area.
“Emphasising on his inclusive economic blueprint that will promote industrialisation, provide jobs for the teeming youths and ensure a healthy workforce, the PDP governorship candidate said access road and special economic zones that will encourage growth and development will be executed.”
The statement quoted a stakeholder from Enugu South West Development Centre, Caleb Ani, as describing Mbah as a divine project designed by God to give the state a new lease of life.
Appealing to Mbah to address unemployment, road deficit and marginalisation in the area, Ani expressed confidence that a new dawn was possible through the excellent opportunities afforded by the manifesto.
On his part, the member representing Enugu South/North Federal Constituency, Ofor Chukwuegbo, said the revolution in infrastructure in their area had already commenced through the dividends of democracy his representation has been giving the people.
