Benjamin Osita Okoh
Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Enugu State
Peoples Democratic Party Enugu State
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Engr. Ben Osy Okoh is the Honourable Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure in Enugu State. A seasoned civil engineer and managing director of FieldMarshal Integrated Engineering Concept Ltd., he earned his B.Eng (Second Class Upper) from ESUT. Renowned for delivering major architectural and institutional projects nationwide, he is also a committed leader within engineering associations, spearheading mentorship programs, workshops, and capacity-building initiatives, all underpinned by a passion for innovation and public service.
Education
- Primary: Artisan Quarters Primary School, Asata, Enugu
- Secondary: Urban Boys’ Secondary School, Enugu
- Tertiary: Bachelor of Engineering (Second Class Honours Upper Division) in Civil Engineering from Enugu State University of Science and Technology (graduated 2004)
Professional Background
- After his NYSC in Katsina State, he began as an engineer trainee at Diyokes Consultants, Enugu.
- In 2006, worked with Bulet International Nig. Ltd., supervising projects like the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs Headquarters in Abuja and Phase 2 of the Head of Service Building in Abuja.
- Then served as Structural Engineer with Units Environmental Services Ltd., Abuja.
- In 2009, became Managing Director/CEO of FieldMarshal Integrated Engineering Concept Limited.
- Designed over 100 buildings across Nigeria, including key institutional and commercial structures—e.g., Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at University of Abuja; Democratic Republic of Congo Embassy in Abuja; Gee Hotel in Owerri; Bingham University Teaching Hospital in Jos; Benue State Ministry of Justice; Jabi Foods Cassava Flour Factory; College of Aviation Tech. Zaria Hostel; Lafia Square (Nasarawa State); and a 5,000-capacity auditorium for Anglican Dioceses of Abuja at Duboyi.
- Held numerous leadership roles in engineering associations: Publicity Secretary, Technical Secretary, General Secretary, Chairman, Ex-Officio across Nigerian Institution of Civil Engineers (NICE) and Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) Abuja branches between 2008–2018.
- Initiated impactful programs such as free weekend lectures, technical visits, workshops (including a two-day free workshop on bridge design with international expert Prof. Carlos Henrique Siqueira), technical newsletters, the SMILE leadership lecture series, awareness campaigns against vandalism of infrastructure, an inaugural chapter website, calendars and magazines, and mentorship placements for students.
- Recognized with several awards spanning 1994–2019, including Most Outstanding Functionary, Distinguished Service Awards, Chairman’s Merit Awards, and others from school, university, NSE, NICE, APWEN, and church organizations.
- Also known as a prolific writer, motivational speaker, and human rights defender. His writings have featured on radio and national and international publications. Has trained over 1,500 engineers in CAD tools and presented technical papers at multiple forums.
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