Peter Mbah’s achievements span both his extensive career in the private sector and his tenure as the Governor of Enugu State.

Here are his key accomplishments in both domains:

Achievements as Governor of Enugu State (Began May 29, 2023)

Governor Mbah’s administration has been noted for a focus on disruptive reforms, infrastructure renewal, and economic growth, particularly with the ambitious goal of increasing the state’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) from $4.4 billion to $30 billion in eight years.

1. Infrastructure & Urban Renewal:

• Roads: Launched an aggressive urban renewal programme, including the flag-off and rapid construction/rehabilitation of numerous urban and rural roads (e.g., 96 urban roads, flyovers, and bridges reported completed within his first year in office).
• Water Supply Restoration: Revived the long-abandoned water schemes (like the 9th Mile and Oji River schemes) to increase the water production capacity for Enugu metropolis from an occasional 2 million litres to a reported 120 million litres per day.
• Completion of Legacy Projects: Completed the long-abandoned Enugu International Conference Centre, transforming it into a modern, multi-functional facility.
• New City Project: Launched the New Enugu City Project (envisioned as a 10,000-hectare smart city).
• Transport Infrastructure: Constructed modern bus terminals (Holy Ghost, Garriki, Abakpa, Nsukka) and introduced Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses for affordable and eco-friendly mass transit.

2. Economic and Fiscal Reforms:

• Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) Growth: Implemented tax reforms, including a unified electronic filing system, which led to a significant increase in the state’s IGR (a reported surge of 286.2 per cent within his first year, rising from N37.4 billion to N144.7 billion by September 2024).
• Digital Land Administration: Established the Enugu Geographic Information Services (ENGIS) and digitized over 80 per cent of land titles to ensure transparency and significantly reduce processing time for investors.
• Power Sector Reform: Signed the Enugu State Electricity Law 2023 and operationalized the State Electricity Regulatory Commission to strengthen the regulatory framework and invite private-sector participation in power generation and distribution.
• Workers’ Welfare: Reportedly increased the state’s minimum wage to N80,000 for state, local government, and primary school workers.

3. Security and Technology:

• Combating Sit-at-Home: Confronted and significantly curbed the illegal “sit-at-home” order, which had previously crippled economic activity in the state.
• Technology-Driven Security: Established a sophisticated Command and Control Centre and deployed AI-enabled surveillance patrol vehicles and CCTV cameras for real-time monitoring and crime fighting.

4. Education and Healthcare:

• Smart Green Schools: Launched a flagship initiative to construct 260 Smart Green Schools (one in each ward), equipped with modern facilities for teaching skills like robotics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and mechatronics.
• Primary Healthcare: Initiated the construction of 260 Type-2 Primary Healthcare Centers (one in each ward) with staff quarters, to improve grassroots healthcare access.
• Specialist Hospital: Commenced the construction of a 300-bed ultra-modern specialist hospital to provide world-class medical services.

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Pre-Governorship Achievements (Private and Public Service)

1. Private Sector (Founder/CEO, Pinnacle Oil and Gas Ltd.):

• Company Growth: Founded Pinnacle Oil and Gas Limited, transforming it from a modest start-up into a major player in Nigeria’s downstream oil and gas sector.
• Major Infrastructure Project: Led the development of the Single Point Mooring (SPM), Conventional Buoy Mooring (CBM), and storage facilities at the Lekki Free Trade Zone, which is one of the largest liquid bulk terminals in Africa.

2. Public Service (Previous Roles in Enugu State):

• Chief of Staff (2003): Served as Chief of Staff to the Governor, during which he was the Chairman of the Enugu State Tenders’ Board and a Member of the State Security Council.
• Commissioner for Finance and Economic Development: Made a significant impact on the state’s fiscal operations, serving as a Member of the Federal Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) and Chairman of the FAAC’s Sub-Committee on Legal Matters.

3. Education and Professional Life:

• Holds an LLB from the University of East London, a Master’s in Maritime and Commercial Law from Lagos State University, and an MBA from IESE Business School, Spain.
• Recognised for his intellectual contributions, including a Post Graduate Diploma in Strategy and Innovation from the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford.