‘Digital Transformation Reinforces Enugu’s Governance Reform Agenda’

Emma Okonji

The ongoing transformation at the Enugu State Housing Development Corporation (ESHDC) is gradually positioning the corporation as one of the strongest examples of institutional reform and modern public service delivery in the state, according to the corporation.

With the recent launch of its digitised land transaction and documentation system, the corporation said ESHDC took a major step toward improving transparency, operational efficiency, accountability, and investor confidence within the housing and land administration sector.

The reform initiative, introduced as part of governor Peter Mbah’s broader governance modernisation agenda, is expected to significantly improve land documentation processes, digital payments, workflow coordination, property verification, and the issuance of Certificates of Occupancy (C-of-O), while reducing delays and inefficiencies previously associated with manual systems.

One of the personalities associated with the evolving reform culture, Adenike Okebu, said: “Beyond technology, the transformation reflects a deeper institutional shift focused on building systems that work more efficiently for the people while strengthening public trust in government operations.”

Okebu’s professional background spans EY Nigeria, Deloitte, BUA Group, Platform Capital, and Pinnacle Oil and Gas, giving her a rare combination of Big Four audit rigour, corporate financial governance experience, and frontline public sector reform capability.

Her growing public profile is increasingly associated with helping governments and organisations improve revenue governance systems, strengthen financial transparency, optimise revenue collection structures, detect and remediate revenue leakages, and produce credible financial reporting capable of supporting both domestic accountability and international investor engagement.