ENUGU, NIGERIA (NPA): Enugu State Governor, Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, has called on the youths of the state to embrace technology and innovation as critical drivers of development. He made the remarks in his opening address at the second edition of the Enugu Tech Festival.
Governor Mbah emphasized that “technology and innovation are not accessories to development; they are the operating system of modern progress. Across the world, ideas, code, and creativity are redefining economies. Here in Enugu, we have made a deliberate decision — we will not be spectators in this revolution. We will be producers.”
Highlighting his administration’s policy focus on advancing school infrastructure and redefining learning, he outlined initiatives designed to build a new ecosystem where innovation can thrive. These include:
• Smart Green Schools equipped with robotics, artificial intelligence, and applied engineering.
• Digital governance platforms to improve transparency and efficiency.
• GIS-driven land administration to restore credibility in the real estate sector.
• Expanded digital infrastructure to power a knowledge-based economy.
The governor urged young people in Enugu and beyond to seize the opportunities available: “Master artificial intelligence. Learn cybersecurity. Build solutions. The tools are here. The environment is here. The opportunity is here.”
Reflecting on the state’s history, he noted: “A century ago, Enugu was known for what it extracted. This generation will be known for what it designs.”
Earlier, Newpost Africa reported that under the administration’s “Tomorrow is Here” mantra, Enugu inaugurated the Haier Factory — a $20 million Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) project by China’s Haier Global Business Group in partnership with the state government. The facility, located in Enugu city, positions the state as a hub for the production of smartphones, tablets, computers, smart boards, Android televisions, education and health technologies, as well as renewable energy solutions for electricity, agriculture, and transportation.
