By Cosmas Chukwu
The Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, has commenced work to complete the abandoned wings of the Enugu State Secretariat Complex, with a three-month completion target.
The Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Engr. Ben Osy Okoh, FNSE, http://F.ASCE, disclosed this during an inspection tour of the project site to assess the level of work.
In a statement signed by the PRO of the ministry, Ngozi Ngene, Engr. Okoh explained that while Wings A and B of the Complex were completed and commissioned in 2015, Wings C and D have remained abandoned since then. He said the current intervention is in line with Governor Mbah’s policy of completing abandoned projects and putting public assets to productive use.
According to him, the project covers the completion of Blocks C1, C2, C3, C4, C5 and D2, as well as the remodelling and upgrading of existing facilities to modern standards.
He added that Block D1, which has been allocated to the South East Development Commission (SEDC), is also undergoing upgrading works to accommodate the Commission.
The Commissioner said on completion, the complex will provide modern, functional and conducive office accommodation for civil servants, enhance the work environment and improve administrative efficiency.
He noted that the project is part of the state government’s broader infrastructure renewal drive aimed at strengthening institutions, improving service delivery and ensuring that abandoned public projects are completed and put to meaningful use.
He reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to delivering the project on time and to the highest standard
