The Methodist Church prelate, Oliver Aba, says the massive security and infrastructure development in Enugu by Governor Peter Mbah is an example of good governance in a democratic system.

The prelate made the commendation at the conferment of awards and Thanksgiving service to mark the 50th anniversary of the Enugu Methodist Archdiocese in Enugu on Sunday.

Mr Aba said that the high-tech security apparatus in the state was impressive, adding that with the app, security was guaranteed throughout Enugu.

“I went to the Command and Control Centre at the Government House and from there, I watched almost every part of Enugu State within minutes, including the Archbishop’s house in Enugu. The International Conference Centre, where we held our colloquium, is another example of good governance. The ICC is a masterpiece,” he said.

The prelate urged other state governments to emulate Mr Mbah’s leadership, which aimed to transform the state within two years of office.

Mr Aba congratulated Onyemuche Nnamani, the Secretary of the Police Service Commission, and Nana Ogbodo, the Chairman of the Local Government Service Commission, on their investiture as Knights of John Wesley and for their contributions to the church.

Mr Mbah commended the Methodist Church for its efforts to combat the rising cultism and rituals among the youth in the South East, which, he said, were alien to the Igbo people. He stated that the Enugu government required all the support it could to eradicate crime, stressing that the state had deployed modern security measures to combat insecurity.

The governor also praised the church for its focus on educational development, noting that the strides in Igboland’s development were a result of a proper foundation in education.

“All the industries we see in the South-East are the function of the foundation of education,” he said.

While congratulating the awardees on their investiture, Mbah promised to support the church in its developmental efforts, especially in the area of education.

(NAN)