Commissioner calls for efficiency as Enugu expands infrastructure drive

he Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Ben Osy Okoh, has convened the first management meeting of the Ministry for the year, urging directors, engineers, architects, and other senior officials to brace up for increased responsibilities.

This is just as the state government intensifies infrastructure development across Enugu State.

The meeting reviewed the Ministry’s operational status, assessed available resources, and reaffirmed its strategic priorities in line with its mandate and the state government’s development vision.
Okoh said while certain operational refinements may be introduced to enhance efficiency, the Ministry’s core mandate remains unchanged and firmly 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. According to him, the award and commencement of construction of 1,022 urban roads under Phase Three, recently approved by the State Executive Council, would begin shortly.

The Commissioner 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.
“We must plan ourselves properly so that we are not overwhelmed,” he said.

He directed Heads of Departments to ensure optimal utilisation of manpower through structured task allocation, capacity-driven assignments, and purposeful engagement of all personnel to sustain productivity and strengthen institutional effectiveness.
Calling on staff to fully align with the vision of the state, Engr. Okoh encouraged innovative and forward-looking approaches to service delivery.

He highlighted major flagship projects, including the proposed Monorail Project and the 30-storey Twin Towers at the New Enugu City, noting that the initiatives would significantly redefine the development narrative of the state.

“These projects will change the story of Enugu State. We must therefore prepare ourselves for more complex and transformative assignments,” he stated.He further directed that clear performance benchmarks and quarterly deliverables be articulated to support effective monitoring and continuous improvement across departments, stressing that collective commitment is essential to achieving the Ministry’s objectives.

The Commissioner concluded by calling for speed and efficiency in official processes, urging staff to ensure prompt treatment of files. “Anything that can be done today should not be postponed till tomorrow,” he said.