The Enugu State Ministry of Works and Infrastructure has hosted a technical delegation from the Directorate of Public Building and Maintenance Department of the Abia State Ministry of Lands and Housing on a knowledge-sharing and understudy visit.
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The Abia team was in Enugu to study some of the state’s landmark projects and gain deeper insights into its approach to public building standards, estate management, and facility maintenance strategies.
As part of the programme, the delegation embarked on a comprehensive tour of major projects across the state, providing first-hand exposure to the scale and quality of the infrastructure transformation currently underway. The visit concluded with a high-level session at the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure, where both parties engaged in in-depth discussions on shared experiences and opportunities for collaboration.
Speaking during the session, the Honourable Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Engr. Ben Osy Okoh, FNSE, F.ASCE, said that under the leadership of His Excellency, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, Enugu State has become one of the fastest-growing construction hubs in Africa. He explained that the administration’s vision goes beyond physical projects to positioning Enugu as a premier destination for business, investment, and tourism.
He further noted that thousands of projects are currently being executed across all local government areas, reflecting the government’s dynamic drive for rapid and inclusive development.
According to Engr. Okoh, the knowledge-sharing visit underscored the importance of inter-state collaboration, mutual learning, and the transfer of transformative ideas that drive sustainable development. He commended Governor Mbah as a visionary leader whose bold reforms and commitment to quality infrastructure have distinguished Enugu as a model of excellence in Nigeria and beyond.
The Abia delegation, led by the Head of the Directorate of Public Building and Maintenance, Arc. Obasi Kelechi, toured landmark facilities including the International Conference Centre, the International Conference Centre Hotel, and the Holy Ghost 1 and 2 Bus Terminals.
Speaking after the tour, Arc. Obasi praised the Enugu State Government for what he described as an outstanding pace of infrastructural development, as well as the warm hospitality extended to his team.
“What we have seen is beyond expectation. The speed, the scale, and the quality of development are remarkable. For instance, a five-star standard project that began just over a year ago has already reached impressive levels of completion. This is proof of capacity and visionary leadership. Governor Mbah is truly a pacesetter, and this visit has changed our mindset about what is possible,” he stated.
He assured that the lessons learned in Enugu would be communicated to the Abia State Commissioner and the State Executive Council, with the aim of replicating best practices in Abia’s public building and maintenance efforts.
By: Ngozi MaryAnn Ngene
Public Relations Officer
Ministry of Works and Infrastructure