Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah officially appointed 68 Development Centre administrators on Thursday, 7 November 2026 at the International Conference Centre, Enugu, tasking them with delivering state policies and projects to grassroots communities and mobilising support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of elections.
Key facts
- The swearing‑in ceremony took place on 7 November 2026 and involved 68 new administrators.
- The governor highlighted the role of Development Centres as the closest tier of government to the people.
- He cited the Smart Green Schools programme and Type 2 Primary Healthcare Centres as flagship projects to be communicated.
- A quote from Governor Mbah: “Government is about the people, and we do not have an arm of government that is closer to the people than the Development Centres.”
- The oath was administered by State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice Osinachi Nnajieze.
What are Development Centres?
Development Centres are sub‑state units created by the Enugu administration to act as liaison points between the government and local communities. They complement, rather than replace, the statutory duties of local government councils and are intended to accelerate the flow of information on state programmes.
How will administrators promote government projects?
Mbah instructed the appointees to translate policy into tangible benefits for residents, especially women, families and rural dwellers. He used the state’s investment in Smart Green Schools and Type 2 Primary Healthcare Centres as examples, urging administrators to explain how these facilities will lower maternal and child mortality, improve immunisation rates and expand access to essential health services.
What role will they play in the upcoming elections?
The governor asked the administrators to actively communicate the administration’s achievements and policy agenda to the electorate, challenging opposition parties to present their own records. He also announced that campaign and performance‑assessment activities would be conducted at the Development Centres, showcasing projects at both ward and community levels.
Which other officials attended the ceremony?
The event was witnessed by several senior officials, including Minister of Innovation Science and Technology Dr Kingsley Udeh, Speaker of the State House of Assembly Hon Uche Ugwu, APC State Chairman Dr Martin Chukwunwike, Secretary to the State Government Prof Chidiebere Onyia, local government chairmen and members of the state executive council.
Reactions from the appointees
Administrator Kenechukwu Ikenegbu of Enugu North thanked Governor Mbah and pledged to advance the development agenda through door‑to‑door mobilisation. Hon Emmanuel Edeh, Administrator for Nkanu East South Development Centre, noted that the governor’s record of over 10,000 verifiable milestones gave them ample material for campaigning.
The governor also reaffirmed the state’s commitment to completing a 10,000‑kilometre road network and highlighted progress in tourism, transportation and the payment of gratuities to retired workers at both state and local levels.