Enugu Governor Mbah: Clarifies 'Selling State Facilities' Allegations

• Social media claims alleged Enugu Governor Peter Mbah was selling four state-owned facilities.
• The Enugu state government clarified it plans to dispose of only unserviceable movable assets at these locations, not the facilities themselves.
• State Commissioner for Finance and Economic Development, Nathaniel Urama, dismissed the claims as misleading on August 27, 2026.
• No official announcements or credible media reports support the sale of the facilities.
• Any future asset disposal will be announced through official government channels with details for interested bidders.

The distinction between selling entire state-owned facilities and disposing of unserviceable movable assets within them is crucial.

Recent social media posts have widely circulated allegations concerning Enugu Governor Peter Mbah, claiming he is engaged in the sale of four significant state-owned facilities. These online assertions, which have appeared across various platforms, specifically name certain government properties within Enugu state, located in southeastern Nigeria.

One particular Facebook post, for instance, explicitly stated, "Good Development! Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah to sale off the following listed assets," implying an imminent Peter Mbah property sale of these key public assets. Similar claims have been observed in multiple other online instances, fueling public speculation regarding the disposition of valuable Enugu state government facilities.

In response to these circulating claims, the Enugu state government has issued a definitive clarification. Nathaniel Urama, the state's Commissioner for Finance and Economic Development, publicly dismissed the allegations as misleading on August 27, 2026. He unequivocally stated that the government's actual intention is to dispose of unserviceable movable assets located at the four facilities, rather than selling the facilities themselves.

Commissioner Urama further elaborated that while plans for this Enugu state assets disposal are underway, they have not yet been formally announced to the public. He assured that any future disposal of these unserviceable movable assets would be communicated exclusively through official government channels. Interested bidders would receive comprehensive details regarding the specific assets available and clear instructions on how to submit their bids, ensuring transparency in the Nigeria public asset disposal process.

The distinction between selling entire state-owned facilities and disposing of unserviceable movable assets within them is crucial. Major public infrastructure, such as a water corporation, a broadcasting station, or a stadium, represents substantial state property. Their sale would constitute a significant divestment of public resources, impacting public services and infrastructure.

Conversely, the disposal of obsolete or unusable equipment and movable items located at these facilities is a routine administrative process aimed at managing state inventory efficiently. Investigations into the claims found no official announcements on the Enugu state government website indicating that four facilities were for sale, nor were there any credible media reports supporting such allegations. Consequently, there is no verifiable evidence to substantiate the claims that Governor Mbah or the Enugu state government is selling the four facilities mentioned in the social media posts, rendering the initial assertions misleading.

Lawyers advising clients on public procurement or asset acquisition in Enugu State should note the clarification that only unserviceable movable assets are being disposed of, not major state facilities. It is crucial to rely solely on official government channels for any bidding information or announcements regarding state asset disposal, rather than social media claims.

Source: Original reporting via Africa Check