Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex C. Otti, OFR, has congratulated his Enugu State counterpart, Dr. Peter Mbah, on the conferment of an honorary Doctor of Law degree by the University of East London, United Kingdom.
The university conferred the Doctor of Law degree, honoris causa, on Mbah in recognition of his contributions to governance and public service.
In a congratulatory message issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Ukoha Njoku Ukoha, on Friday, Otti described the honour as a well-deserved recognition of Mbah’s leadership and commitment to the development of Enugu State.
“Your Excellency, this honour from the University of East London is a testament to the impact of your administration in Enugu State,” Governor Otti stated.
According to Otti, the university’s recognition of Mbah’s investment in education and his philosophy that “education is fundamentally the cornerstone of human progress, the bedrock upon which the future stands” underscores the relevance of the honour.
The Abia governor said the award also reflected the confidence reposed in Mbah and the progress recorded in Enugu State under his administration.
“As leaders in the South East, we share a common vision to rebuild our region and make it a hub of commerce, industry and innovation in Nigeria. Your commitment to good governance is encouraging,” Governor Otti said.
Otti expressed hope that the honour would motivate Mbah to greater service to Enugu State and Nigeria, while wishing him continued wisdom, strength and success in steering the affairs of the state.