The Enugu State Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Engr. Ben Osy Okoh, has convened the Ministry’s first management meeting of the year, charging senior officials to brace for expanded responsibilities and deliver optimally as the State Government accelerates its infrastructure transformation drive.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The meeting, which brought together Directors, Engineers, Architects and other top officials, reviewed the Ministry’s operational status, assessed available resources and reaffirmed strategic priorities in line with Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah’s development vision.
Engr. Okoh underscored the need for efficiency and alignment, noting that while certain operational refinements may be introduced to improve service delivery, the Ministry’s core mandate remains unchanged and firmly tied to the administration’s infrastructure agenda.
He disclosed that the Ministry is concluding the second phase of urban road projects, alongside the delivery of 260 Smart Green Schools, 260 Primary Healthcare Centres, the ICC International Hotel and the International Hospital.
He added that construction under Phase Three—covering 1,022 urban roads recently approved by the State Executive Council—would commence shortly.
With project delivery expanding across urban and rural areas, the Commissioner stressed deliberate coordination, effective supervision and prudent deployment of human and material resources. “We must plan ourselves properly so that we are not overwhelmed,” he said.
Engr. Okoh directed Heads of Departments to ensure optimal utilisation of manpower through structured task allocation, capacity-driven assignments and purposeful engagement of personnel to sustain productivity and strengthen institutional effectiveness.
He urged staff to fully align with the State’s vision and adopt innovative, forward-looking approaches to service delivery, highlighting flagship projects such as the proposed Monorail Project and the 30-storey Twin Towers at the New Enugu City. According to him, these initiatives would significantly redefine Enugu State’s development trajectory.
“These projects will change the story of Enugu State. We must therefore prepare ourselves for more complex and transformative assignments,” he stated.
The Commissioner further called for the articulation of clear performance benchmarks and quarterly deliverables to enhance monitoring, accountability and continuous improvement across departments, stressing that collective commitment remains critical to achieving the Ministry’s objectives.
In closing, Engr. Okoh emphasised speed and efficiency in official processes, urging prompt treatment of files. “Anything that can be done today should not be postponed till tomorrow,” he said.
By Ngozi MaryAnn Ngene
Public Relations Officer
Ministry of Works and Infrastructure