The All Progressives Congress (APC) chairmanship candidate for Nkanu East Local Government Area, Engr. Mike Ogbuekwe, says Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah’s continued investment in technical and vocational education will drive faster socio-economic development in the council area.
In a statement shared on his official Facebook page, Ogbuekwe described technical and vocational education as the foundation of industrial and economic growth in many developed countries, arguing that the sector remains critical to sustainable development.
He said Governor Mbah’s decision to upgrade Government Technical Schools across Enugu State demonstrates a commitment to human capital development and youth empowerment through practical, industry-oriented skills acquisition.
According to Ogbuekwe, the initiative will equip young people with employable skills, promote entrepreneurship, stimulate local industries, create sustainable jobs, and position Nkanu East for rapid economic growth and improved competitiveness.
He added that investment in technical and vocational education represents not only an investment in the future of young people but also a strategic pathway to industrialisation, economic resilience, and inclusive development.
Ogbuekwe expressed confidence that the governor’s education reforms would deliver long-term benefits to communities across Enugu State, particularly Nkanu East.