Nnaji (left) takes over documents for his new office
By Tony Adibe, Enugu
A former Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure in Enugu State under the administration of the immediate past Governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, Engr. Greg Nnaji has formally assumed office as the new State Project Coordinator (SPC) of the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP).
Nnaji took over from the Acting SPC, Mr Boniface Madu, a member of the foundation preparatory team that midwifed the take-off of the project in the state.
Speaking shortly after the official handover ceremony held on Friday at the RAAMP State Project Implementation Unit office in Enugu, Nnaji expressed gratitude to the Governor of Enugu State, Dr Peter Mbah, for the appointment.
He pledged to consolidate on the ongoing efforts of the State Project Implementation Unit to ensure that rural infrastructure projects across the state are delivered on schedule and in line with approved specifications.
The RAAMP initiative is central to boosting the state’s economy by unlocking rural economic opportunities and improving agricultural value chains, according to Nnaji. He also commended the foundation team for laying the groundwork that enabled Enugu State’s successful participation in the programme.
The new SPC promised to run an open, inclusive, and accountable system focused on measurable impact and economic growth.
“I am personally committed to transparency, accountability, and delivering measurable results. We will comply with the standards of the donor agencies from start to finish. Timely execution is central to the World Bank’s expectations,” he said.
Emphasising his execution philosophy, Nnaji added: “Start and finish is the mantra of every project. If we begin, we must complete it on time and according to specification.”
He further stressed that adherence to standards set by funding partners, including the World Bank, would be strictly enforced, noting that robust quality assurance and control mechanisms would be deployed to ensure the durability and sustainability of rural road infrastructure.
With a career spanning nearly four decades, Nnaji brings to the role a rich blend of technical expertise, public sector leadership, and hands-on infrastructure delivery. A civil engineering graduate of the then Anambra State University of Technology (now ESUT), he is a Fellow of both the Nigerian Society of Engineers (FNSE) and the Nigerian Institution of Civil Engineers (FNICE), and a COREN-registered professional.
He served as Commissioner for Science and Technology (2015-2017) and later Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure (2017-2023), where he oversaw major urban and rural road projects across Enugu. His portfolio also includes high-level consultancy on airport and defence infrastructure projects nationwide. With deep expertise in project design, quality assurance, and large-scale infrastructure delivery, Nnaji is widely seen as well-positioned to drive the World Bank-backed RAAMP programme and accelerate rural connectivity and economic inclusion in Enugu State.
