In a significant move to reshape strategic governance, the Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, has approved the appointment of Mr. Kenechukwu Nnamani as the new Managing Director of the Enugu State Investment Development Authority (ENSIDA).
Strategic Leadership for Investment Drive
This appointment, announced on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, in a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Chidiebere Onyia, is a central part of the administration's broader restructuring of key government institutions. The overhaul aims to strengthen governance, improve service delivery, and accelerate the state's ambitious economic transformation agenda.
ENSIDA is pivotal in driving investment promotion and positioning Enugu as a prime business destination. The selection of Nnamani is seen as a deliberate strategy to inject private-sector expertise and a global perspective into the agency's operations.
Nnamani's Profile and Expected Impact
Nnamani, the Founder of ZSHIP, brings extensive experience in international business development and foreign partnerships. His unique proficiency in Chinese and Russian languages is considered a major asset for expanding Enugu's investment reach into non-traditional markets like Asia and Eastern Europe.
Government officials expect the new leadership to enhance investor confidence, streamline processes, and forge stronger ties with foreign institutions. This aligns perfectly with Governor Mbah's emphasis on private-sector-led growth as the cornerstone of the state's development strategy.
Reacting to his appointment, Nnamani expressed gratitude to Governor Mbah. He reaffirmed his commitment to "repositioning ENSIDA as a results-driven investment gateway" that leverages global partnerships to attract sustainable investments, create jobs, and accelerate economic growth in Enugu State.
Broader Appointments Across State Agencies
The leadership change at ENSIDA is not an isolated event. Governor Mbah also approved several other key appointments, signaling a comprehensive reshuffle. These include:
- Barrister Osinachi Nnajieze and Dr. C. O. C. Egumgbe as Commissioners-designate, whose nominations have been sent to the Enugu State House of Assembly for confirmation.
- James Chukwuemeka Mbah as Executive Secretary of the Enugu State Scholarship and Education Loans Board.
- Richard Onaga as Managing Director of the Enugu State Waste Management Agency.
- Hon. Bob Itanyi as Managing Director of ENTRACO.
- Barrister Richard Agu as Board Chairman of Enugu Air.
Professor Onyia clarified that while the commissioners-designate await legislative confirmation, all other appointments take immediate effect.
Driving Reform and Building Investor Confidence
This latest round of appointments underscores Governor Mbah's commitment to assembling a competent, reform-oriented team across the government. Analysts note the clear policy direction focused on economic expansion, job creation, and improved public sector efficiency, with a strong emphasis on accountability and investment expertise.
The move reinforces the state's message to both local and international investors that Enugu is seriously open for business. It follows earlier initiatives like the launch of the state-owned commercial carrier, Enugu Air, in July 2025, which aims to establish Enugu as a major aviation hub.
With new leadership now at the helm of ENSIDA and other strategic agencies, the Enugu State Government is poised to strengthen institutional performance and drive its economic transformation agenda forward.
