Honourable Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Enugu State, Engr. Ben Osy Okoh, has reiterated his commitment to delivering high-impact infrastructure projects while upholding the principles of transparency, professionalism, and accountability in public service.
He made this known during a courtesy visit by the Chairman of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Civil Service Commission, Engr. Emeka M. Ezeh, OFR, at the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure, Enugu.
The Public relations officer of the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure,Ngozi Ngene in a statement made available to newsmen on Friday in Enugu, said, While receiving the Chairman, Engr. Ben Osy Okoh expressed profound appreciation, describing the visit as both an honour and a call to greater responsibility.
Pix: Commissioner for works and infrastructure, Engr. Ben Okoh
“I am deeply humbled by this show of solidarity from a distinguished colleague and elder in the engineering profession. This visit reinforces the shared values and sense of purpose within our engineering community,” he said.
The Honourable Commissioner further acknowledged the weight of his responsibilities and assured that he remains focused on the mandate entrusted to him by His Excellency, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, the Executive Governor of Enugu State. “With the confidence reposed in me by the Governor, and the wealth of experience gained from my years in private practice and public service, I am fully prepared to deliver on this assignment. I remain committed to continuous learning, collaboration, and result-oriented leadership,” he added.
In his remarks, Engr. Emeka M. Ezeh, a renowned Engineer and Fellow of both the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) and the Nigerian Academy of Engineering, congratulated the Commissioner on his appointment and commended the Enugu State Government for making a technically sound and professionally strategic choice.
“Engr. Ben Osy is not only an experienced engineer but also a leader who has served meritoriously in the engineering profession, including as Chairman of the highly respected Abuja Branch of the Nigerian Society of Engineers. His international recognition as a Fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) speaks volumes about his global competence,” Engr. Ezeh stated.
He went further to laud the achievements of the Governor of Enugu State, His Excellency, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, within just two years in office. According to him, the Governor has demonstrated visionary leadership through massive road infrastructure projects, decisive urban renewal initiatives, digital innovations in governance, improved ease of doing business, and reforms that are already positioning Enugu as one of the fastest-growing economies in the country.
“This appointment is a clear example of putting a square peg in a square hole. It sends a strong message to all engineers in Nigeria that dedication, discipline, and professionalism remain the benchmarks for leadership. The expectations are high, and we, as a body of professionals, will stand by him to ensure he succeeds. If he fails, we all fail, but we will not let that happen,” he concluded.