The appointment of six commissioner nominees submitted to it the Enugu State House of Assembly has been confirmed the House.
The confirmation follows their screening by the lawmakers on Tuesday in Enugu.
The nominees are Engr. Benjamin Okoh, Prof. Benedeth Okoli, Mr. Eyinna Franklin Ogbonna, Dr Samuel Ogbu-Nwobodo, Prof. George Ugwu and Engr. Ben Collins Ndu Jr.
Speaking during the screening, Benjamin Okoh vowed to conduct structural audits on the 260 Smart Schools and other infrastructural projects.
According to him, the structural audits is to assess their integrity and determine the appropriate course of action, which may include demolition and reconstruction.
Okoh emphasised the importance of involving registered professionals like architects and engineers in the design and construction of infrastructure projects to ensure adherence to specification standards.
He highlighted the role of regulatory bodies, such as the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) in holding professionals accountable for any compromises in quality.
“As an engineer, I am coming on board to help the state towards achieving this infrastructure structural vision.
“I have been involved in a lot of infrastructure development over the years and I know the standard of what we do in Abuja,” Okoh added.
He expressed commitment to align with the vision of Governor Peter Mbah and using his professional expertise to contribute to the actualisation of the vision.
Also, Mr. Ben Collins Ndu Jr. said he would explore providing water to Enugu residents through Ajali, Eva Valley and Oji River Water schemes, if posted to the Ministry of Water Resources.
Ndu Jr. vowed to sort out the problem of water distribution as well as revitalisation of the Enugu State Water Corporation for optimal performance.
In his remark, the Speaker of the House, Chief Uche Ugwu, congratulated the nominees for their appointment, urging them to justify it through their performance in the office.
The House thereafter adjourned its plenary to Tuesday 29 July, 2025.
