Reporter: Okechukwu Ezeona
Enugu State Government has approved a fresh round of major infrastructure, housing and tourism projects aimed at accelerating economic growth and improving the quality of life for residents.
The approvals were granted at the State Executive Council meeting as part of the administration’s plan to expand the state’s economy from four billion to thirty billion dollars within eight years.
Briefing Government House Correspondents, the Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Mr. Ben Okoh, announced the approval for the completion and upgrading of Wings C and D of the Enugu State Secretariat Complex, alongside the rehabilitation of Wings A and B.
He also said that the government approved the construction of one thousand housing units at the Enugu Smart City and eighteen thousand mass housing units at the Gateway Estate, with supporting infrastructure such as roads, water and electricity.
Mr. Okoh further stated that the Council approved the construction of the ten-point-five-kilometer Igogoro–Amachara–Ikpamodo–Okpo–Amaada Road.
He added that flood control works on major roads in Nsukka, repairs of damaged drainage systems, and the procurement of more than thirty light equipment for the Ministry of Works were also approved to enhance maintenance and emergency response.
Also speaking, the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dame Ugochi Madueke, said the Council approved the development of the Ovu Lake Golf Resort at Akpawfu community, the Akwuke and Attakwu Awkunanaw Tourism Development Projects, and the Okpatu–Awhum Cable Car Project.
She explained that the projects would provide world-class leisure facilities, promote ecotourism, create jobs and attract local and international visitors.
Dame Madueke noted that the five-point-three-two-kilometre cable car will connect the Cross of Hope on Okpatu Hill to the Awhum Waterfall through the Awhum Monastery.
She expressed confidence that the tourism projects would strengthen Enugu State’s position as a leading destination for investment, recreation and sustainable tourism.
