ENUGU GOVERNOR PETER MBAH PRESENTS ₦1.62 TRILLION 2026 BUDGET, UNVEILS AMBITIOUS INFRASTRUCTURE & EDUCATION PLANS
Amy Adindu
Enugu State Governor, Dr Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, has presented a ₦1.62 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill to the State House of Assembly, tagged the “Budget of Renewed Momentum”. The proposal marks Enugu’s boldest fiscal push yet, prioritizing infrastructure, human capital development, and economic expansion.
Education is the top priority, receiving 32.27% of the entire budget, reinforcing the administration's heavy investment in transforming learning outcomes and workforce readiness. Governor Mbah highlighted the strong performance of the 2025 budget, citing achievements in education, infrastructure, and industrial growth as the foundation for the renewed momentum.
Budget Breakdown Total Recurrent Expenditure: ₦321.3bn (20%)
- Personnel Cost: ₦149.99bn
- Overhead: ₦120.36bn
- CRF Charges: ₦50.95bn
- Capital Expenditure: ₦1.296tn (80%)
Key 2026 Projects:
* Transport & Urban Mobility:
Construction of five new transport terminals and rollout of 2,000 sedans for the city taxi scheme.
Aviation:
Procurement of 14 aircraft for Enugu Air, growing the fleet to 20.
Healthcare:
10% allocation to upgrade 51 secondary medical facilities and complete 260 primary health centres.
Urban Renewal & Tourism:
A Zipline attraction, upgrades to Akwuke Sand Beach, and development of 15,000 mass housing units.
Governor Mbah noted that the 2026–2028 multi-year plan consolidates existing reforms while accelerating investments meant to position Enugu as a regional economic hub.
EXPLAINER
Why This Budget Matters:
- The biggest in Enugu’s history at ₦1.62 trillion.
- 80% capital spending signals a heavy focus on long-term development rather than overheads.
- Education gets the largest share, reflecting the state's push toward human capital-driven growth.
What Changes for Citizens?
- Better transport experience with modern terminals and city taxis.
- More flights and destinations as Enugu Air expands.
- Improved healthcare access through upgraded facilities.
- More housing options as mass housing projects commence.
- Boost to tourism with new recreational and adventure attractions.
How Does 2026 Compare to 2025?
Governor Mbah says 2025 performed impressively, especially in:
- Education transformation
- Road and infrastructure rollout
- Early wins in industrial cluster development
- 2026 builds on this momentum with bigger, more aggressive targets.
What to Watch in 2026:
- Delivery timelines for the 14 aircraft
- Completion pace of PHCs and secondary health upgrades
- Rollout of transport terminals
- Progress on mass housing and tourism zones
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