Digital Transformation Strengthens Enugu’s Governance Reform Agenda

Emma Okonji

The Enugu State Housing Development Corporation (ESHDC) is steadily becoming a leading example of institutional reform and modern public service delivery in the state, the corporation said.

After launching a digitised land transaction and documentation system, ESHDC has taken a significant step toward greater transparency, operational efficiency, accountability, and investor confidence in the housing and land administration sector.

The reform, introduced as part of Governor Peter Mbah’s broader governance modernisation agenda, is expected to streamline land documentation, enable digital payments, improve workflow coordination, verify property ownership, and expedite the issuance of Certificates of Occupancy (C‑of‑O). It should also cut the delays and inefficiencies that plagued the previous manual processes.

“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,” said Adenike Okebu, a key figure in the reform culture.

Okebu’s career includes stints at EY Nigeria, Deloitte, BUA Group, Platform Capital, and Pinnacle Oil and Gas, giving her a unique blend of Big Four audit rigor, corporate financial governance, and frontline public sector reform expertise.

Her growing reputation is increasingly linked to helping governments and organisations improve revenue governance, strengthen financial transparency, optimise revenue‑collection structures, detect and remediate revenue leakages, and produce credible financial reporting that supports both domestic accountability and international investor engagement.