The Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure in Enugu State, Engr. Ben Osy Okoh, has charged senior officials of the Ministry to prepare for increased responsibilities as the state government accelerates its infrastructure development agenda.
Engr. Okoh gave the charge while presiding over the first management meeting of the Ministry for the year, attended by Directors, Engineers, Architects and other senior officials.
He said the meeting was convened to review the Ministry’s operational status, assess available resources and reaffirm strategic priorities in line with the development vision of Governor Peter Mbah.
The Commissioner emphasised that although certain operational refinements may be introduced to enhance efficiency, the Ministry’s core mandate remains unchanged and fully aligned with the administration’s infrastructure transformation 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.
Engr. Okoh further announced that the award and commencement of construction of 1,022 urban roads under Phase Three, recently approved by the State Executive Council, would begin shortly.
He stressed the need for deliberate coordination, effective supervision and efficient deployment of human and material resources as project delivery expands across both urban and rural areas of the state.
Calling for optimal utilisation of manpower, the Commissioner directed Heads of Departments to ensure structured task allocation, capacity-driven assignments and purposeful engagement of all personnel.
He also urged staff to align fully with the vision of the state and adopt innovative approaches to service delivery, highlighting flagship projects such as the proposed Monorail Project and the 30-storey Twin Towers at the New Enugu City as initiatives that would redefine the state’s development narrative.
He called for speed and efficiency in official processes, urging staff to avoid unnecessary delays in file treatment, while stressing that collective commitment, clear performance benchmarks and quarterly deliverables remain critical to achieving the Ministry’s objectives.
