Breaking: NANS Enugu eulogizes Governor Mbah as he heeds their repeated appeals, flags off multi-campus health college projects.

Barely weeks after the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Joint Campus Committee (JCC), Enugu State Chapter, drew public attention to the dilapidated state of the Enugu State College of Health Technology (ESCOTECH), Oji River, Governor Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah has responded with a landmark infrastructure intervention that has drawn widespread applause from the student community.

In an official appreciation message addressed to the Governor through his office, the leadership of NANS JCC Enugu expressed profound gratitude for what they described as “swift, decisive, and fatherly” action.

During a recent campus tour, NANS officials had painted a grim picture of ESCOTECH, citing infrastructural collapse, dilapidated classrooms, lack of water supply, a porous gate, a bushy environment, and loss of accreditation for several programmes. Students had reportedly written countless letters and staged protests with no tangible response—until now.

Governor Mbah, through his Special Adviser on Health, Dr. Yomi Jaye, officially flagged off major construction and renovation projects at both the Enugu State College of Nursing Sciences and the Enugu State College of Health Technology, Oji River.

According to details contained in the NANS appreciation letter, the Governor’s intervention includes:

· At the Oji River Campus: Construction of an Administrative Block, modern classrooms, and a 176-bed hostel.

· At the Awgu Campus: A 200-bed hostel to expand accommodation capacity.

· Comprehensive Renovation: A complete overhaul of the existing Administrative Block, classrooms, and hostel facilities at ESCOTECH, Oji River.

Governor Mbah has also directed that the first batch of students be admitted into the Oji River Campus before the end of 2026. Contractors handling the projects have been given a strict four-month timeline, reflecting the administration’s sense of urgency.

Speaking on behalf of the student body, the Chairman of NANS JCC Enugu State, Comrade Okeke Kelvin Chekwube, described the Governor’s action as a turning point.

“Your Excellency, you have demonstrated that the voice of the Nigerian student matters. You have proven that the ‘visible manifesto’ we proudly advocate for is not just a slogan but a reality under your watch.”

The statement noted that students of ESCOTECH, who had lost hope after countless protests and letters, “are now singing a new song of hope.”

The Provost of ESCOTECH, Dr. Lazarus Ezeugwu, described the intervention as a transformative development that would reposition the institution for excellence. Similarly, the Provost of the Parklane and Awgu Campuses of the College of Nursing Sciences, Dr. Peace Anih, commended the Governor for making Enugu a reference point in healthcare training. She assured that measures would be put in place to safeguard the new facilities.

NANS JCC Enugu assured the Governor of their continued support, pledging to monitor project timelines and partner with contractors and host communities to ensure a conducive working environment.

“We pray for God’s continued wisdom, strength, and protection over you as you continue to transform Enugu State,” the statement added.

From a campus once defined by collapse and despair, ESCOTECH, Oji River, now stands as the latest testament to Governor Peter Mbah’s promise to prioritise education and healthcare as critical pillars of development. For the students of Enugu State, the message is clear: their Governor listens, and he acts.