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Mbah Pledges N2bn For ESTUTH, Hostel Renovations

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Governor Peter Mbah highlighted the state’s efforts to equip educators with the tools needed to succeed in these modern learning environments. By September 2025, the governor promised, every child in Enugu State would be learning in a Smart School.

The announcement came during a Town Hall meeting themed “Governance Issues: The Journey So Far,” where the governor engaged with the state’s Students’ Union leadership.

Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State revealed an ambitious plan to invest more than N2 billion in the Enugu State University Teaching Hospital (ESUTH), aiming to modernize its facilities and enhance the quality of medical services. In addition, the investment will tackle the persistent shortage of student accommodations by building hostels, creating a more supportive environment for both healthcare professionals and students.

“At ESUTH alone, we have committed over N2 billion to enhance its infrastructure,” Mbah said, underlining the government’s efforts to elevate the standard of education and healthcare in the state.

Governor Peter Mbah highlighted his administration’s vision to elevate education at every stage, from primary schools to universities. He announced plans to create Smart Schools for primary and secondary education, providing students with access to modern, tech-driven learning environments. At the tertiary level, he revealed initiatives to introduce innovation-driven and experiential learning programs, designed to cultivate critical thinking and hands-on skills in students, better preparing them for the dynamic workforce.

“We’ve dedicated one-third of our total budget for two consecutive years to education because we understand that education shapes the future of a nation,” Mbah said. “This isn’t about me—it’s about the next generation and those yet to be born.”

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With an eye on transforming the educational landscape, Governor Peter Mbah disclosed plans to construct 17 Smart Green Secondary Schools by 2025. This is in addition to the ongoing development of 245 Smart Green Schools out of a total of 260 planned, spanning from nursery through junior secondary levels.

These schools are designed to offer a blend of technology-driven education and environmental sustainability, creating a future-focused learning environment for students across the state.

Mbah highlighted the state’s efforts to equip educators with the tools needed to succeed in these modern learning environments. By September 2025, the governor promised, every child in Enugu State would be learning in a Smart School.

“We’ve already trained 11,000 Smart School teachers and Directors of Experiential Learning to prepare for this transformation,” Mbah said.

The governor reiterated that his administration’s investments in education are not about immediate results but about laying a foundation for the future.

“Everything we’ve done is to provide our children with the best learning environment and access to technological tools that prepare them for a competitive world,” he stated.

Mbah’s remarks show his administration’s commitment to long-term development through education, positioning Enugu State as a leader in innovation and learning.

By prioritizing education in the state’s budget and committing substantial resources, the governor aims to shape a brighter future for generations to come.

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