Reps Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu said the SEDC would be the engine room for renewal and the architect of a modern South-East.
The governor also called for peace and unity among the members of the PDP in the South-East zone and the entire country.
Governor Peter Mbah says it is difficult to have development without security.
Governor Peter Mbah says his administration is working to expand its tax net to include residents who have not been paying taxes.
Mr Mbah said the project aligned with his administration’s plan to bring healthcare delivery closer to people in rural areas.
“When we imbibe the true message of Christmas – love, peace, and unity – we will see no divisions but a common thread of humanity,” Mr Mbah said.
Residents of Enugu metropolis have decried the high cost of drinking water in parts of the city just as Christmas festivities are approaching.
According to him, the Enugu government has committed in ESUTH over N2 billion for a facelift.
Mr Mbah said the 2025 budget estimate was over N450 billion higher than the 2024 budget of N521.5 billion, representing an 86.4 per cent increase.
Mr Mbah gave the warning in Enugu on Wednesday while flagging off the 167.35-kilometre road projects across the state’s three senatorial zones.
