Enugu Students Declare Total Support for Governor Mbah’s Re-Election, Vow Massive Mobilisation Across Campuses

The political atmosphere in witnessed a major boost as thousands of students across tertiary institutions in the state openly declared their unwavering support for the re-election bid of , vowing to embark on massive grassroots mobilisation to secure his victory in the next governorship election.

The declaration was made under the umbrella of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Joint Campus Council (JCC), Enugu State Axis, during a solidarity and appreciation visit to the governor, where student leaders praised what they described as “unprecedented transformation” recorded within three years of the administration.

Speaking during the engagement, the Chairman of NANS JCC Enugu State, Comrade Chukwube Okeke, stated that supporting Governor Mbah was beyond politics, insisting that the administration had demonstrated genuine commitment towards the future of students, youths, and children in the state.

According to him, Governor Mbah’s continuous allocation of over 30 percent of the state budget to education for three consecutive years stands as one of the boldest educational investments on the African continent.

He particularly hailed the Smart Green Schools initiative spread across the 260 political wards in the state, describing it as a revolutionary policy designed to bridge inequality and give every child — regardless of background or location — access to world-class education.

“Governor Mbah is preparing Enugu children to compete favourably with their contemporaries in Japan, China, the United States, Canada, Singapore and other developed nations,” Okeke declared.

The student leader further applauded the governor’s efforts in restoring security and combating criminality, kidnapping, and sit-at-home disruptions that once crippled economic and academic activities within the state.

According to him, students can now travel freely across communities without fear, attributing the improved atmosphere to the administration’s security reforms and strategic interventions.

In what appears to be a major political statement ahead of the next election cycle, Comrade Okeke disclosed that students across the state had unanimously resolved to establish a dedicated mobilisation structure aimed at promoting the governor’s achievements in all campuses and local communities.

“We have over three million students under our leadership and we have unanimously agreed to queue behind Governor Mbah for his seamless re-election. We will move round all the 21 campuses, both public and private institutions, to sensitise people about the remarkable work he is doing,” he said.

Adding his voice, the President of the Students’ Union Government of the and Chairman of the Council of SUG Presidents, Comrade Ali Victor, commended the administration for ongoing interventions in educational infrastructure, hostel development projects, and investments in health-related institutions including the College of Nursing.

Similarly, the South East Coordinator of NANS, Comrade Ikechukwu Emmanuel, praised the government’s digitisation policies and transportation reforms, noting that students now enjoy safer, easier, and more affordable movement through the introduction of CNG-powered buses across the state.

Earlier in her remarks, the Special Assistant to the Governor on Students and Youth Affairs, Comrade Prisca Okeke, appreciated the governor for prioritising education, healthcare, youth empowerment, and security, assuring him of continued support and mobilisation from students and youths throughout the state.

Responding emotionally to the show of solidarity, Governor Peter Mbah described the students’ gesture as symbolic and deeply touching, likening it to the biblical story of the widow’s mite.

“Through this sacrifice, you have shown that you are not just stakeholders but shareholders in the future of Enugu State,” the governor stated.

Governor Mbah reiterated that his administration’s heavy investments in education were intentional and aimed at building a globally competitive, knowledge-driven economy.

He revealed that the Smart Green Schools initiative goes beyond physical structures, disclosing that each school would feature Artificial Intelligence centres, robotics hubs, ICT laboratories, CGI studios, 3D printers, and e-libraries.

“What we are doing in education has never happened anywhere on the continent. We currently have 267 Smart Green Schools standing today and by September 2026 the remaining ones will be fully operationalised,” he stated.

The governor further announced plans to establish an innovation and incubation hub backed by a dedicated N100 billion fund aimed at empowering young entrepreneurs and supporting innovative ideas capable of transforming society and creating wealth.

He also disclosed that ongoing reforms across different sectors had continued to attract foreign investments into Enugu State, while reaffirming his administration’s vision of growing the state’s economy to a $30 billion economy through private sector-driven investments.

Governor Mbah concluded by encouraging students to remain focused and not allow themselves to be misled by politicians who lack genuine vision and commitment towards the future of the state.