Enugu Works Ministry Reaffirms Commitment to Quality Standards on Projects
The Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Enugu State, Engr Ben Osy Okoh, has reaffirmed the ninistry’s commitment to ensuring strict compliance with professional standards, approved specifications, and quality assurance protocols in all road and building projects across the state.
The Commissioner made the declaration during a meeting with contractors handling various categories of infrastructure projects, underscoring the need for proper professional supervision and accountability on every site.
Commissioner Okoh directed that, henceforth, all contractors must ensure physical presence of qualified and duly registered professionals, including Civil and Structural Engineers, Architects, Builders, Quantity Surveyors, and other relevant specialists, throughout the duration of project execution. He emphasised that only professionals with valid and up-to-date practising licences issued by their respective regulatory bodies would be recognised by the ministry.
CONTRACTORS ON SMART SCHOOLS/TYPE 2 PHCs
The commissioner reiterated the ministry’s existing directive that the placement of stone base must strictly be carried out using pavers only, as “this method guarantees uniformity, durability, and the highest quality of road and pavement works”.
He noted that “this directive is not negotiable” and warned that the ministry would not tolerate the use of graders or manual methods that could compromise construction quality and the lifespan of public infrastructure.
He further stated that contractors must comply fully with all site instructions issued by Resident Engineers, Resident Architects, and other technical supervisory personnel, adding that such compliance would form a primary criterion for processing Interim Payment Certificates (IPCs).
“Every contractor must align with our operational standards”.
“We will no longer approve or process payments for any project where professional guidelines, site instructions, and approved specifications are ignored. Our priority is to deliver durable, safe, and sustainable infrastructure to the people of Enugu State”, Commissioner OKoh stated.
CONTRACTORS ON ROAD PROJECTS
The Commissioner called on contractors to demonstrate the highest level of professionalism, work in close collaboration with the ministry’s technical teams, and strictly adhere to approved drawings, standards, and codes. He reiterated that the ministry would intensify supervision and enforce compliance, to ensure value for money on all projects.
EDITOR
Sam Udekwe is a journalist working in the News and Current Affairs department, Enugu State Broadcasting Service (ESBS) Enugu. He is well trained in all genres of journalistic venture.
Mr Sam read Mass Communication, graduating all with Distinction in National Diploma, Higher National Diploma and Postgraduate Diploma at IMT, Enugu and Madonna University, Okija, Anambra state, as well as M.Sc Mass Communication with Second Class(Upper Division) at National Open University of Nigeria.
He is the immediate past NUJ Chairman, Enugu state.
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