Rushing to Regret: The Alarming State of Projects in Enugu

By Hon. Omeje Nnamdi

As one travels around Enugu State, numerous ongoing projects are visible, especially within the metropolis. However, a pertinent question arises: why the rush? Why engage in over 200 projects simultaneously without proper monitoring? Many Enugu residents commend the governor's efforts to make Enugu State great again, but we wonder about the haste. The selection process for contractors handling these projects also raises concerns, as it appears that due process was not followed. We doubt whether His Excellency, the governor, approves of such contractors managing projects in this manner.



Based on the ongoing works, we can categorically state that at least 70% of the projects in Enugu may not last more than two years. We urge His Excellency, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, to instruct the Ministry of Works to fulfill its responsibilities or establish a monitoring team to supervise the ongoing projects before it's too late. The resources being utilized are taxpayers' money, belonging to Ndi Enugu, and should be used to deliver quality work that will benefit them.

We appeal to His Excellency the governor to allocate time from his busy schedule to visit project sites personally and witness the quality of work being done by these contractors. Some are using substandard materials, while others merely provide instructions to artisans and leave for days or weeks without proper oversight.

To illustrate our concerns, we highlight a few examples:

1. The New Artisan-Goshen Estate Road construction project exhibits poor workmanship and an unprofessional approach, as evidenced by the covering of originally designed drainage, leading to flooding during rainfall, which affects road users, shop owners, and residents.

2. The Timber Shield-Ugwuaji Road construction uses substandard materials, which would be revealed by concrete tests.

3. Hotel Presidential's construction appears impressive from a distance but uses materials that are not fit for purpose.



We are also perplexed by the small size of some projects, such as a smart school built on only two or three plots of land. Notably, the contractors are rushing to complete these projects using substandard materials, merely to meet deadlines. If integrity tests were conducted, most of these buildings would likely not be allowed to continue.

Therefore, we request that the governor, through the Ministry of Works and other agencies, thoroughly examine the design and nature of building and road construction specifications undertaken by these companies. Ndi Enugu deserves the best from Governor Mbah. If the works continue unchecked, it will result in projects that are "two years in, two years out." The governor cannot afford to waste taxpayers' money in this manner. We encourage him not only to view the projects through media or digital means but to visit the sites, and he will be surprised at what he will encounter. Enugu State is a city and should not be a testing ground for inexperienced contractors with no address or expertise.

Hon. Omeje Nnamdi is The Leader ADP and Former Governorship Candidate in the State.

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