Ebonyi Gov Nwifuru Presents Record ₦884.8bn ‘Budget of Actualisation and Hope’ to Assembly, Allocates 84.7% to Capital Projects

Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru of Ebonyi State today, Tuesday, November 25, 2025, presented a record-breaking budget proposal of ₦884.868 billion for the 2026 fiscal year to the Ebonyi State House of Assembly, labeling it the “Budget of Actualisation and Hope.”

The massive appropriation bill is structured to aggressively drive industrialization and significantly enhance the state’s economic recovery, with a clear focus on development projects. The proposed budget shows a strong commitment to capital expenditure, allocating a substantial ₦749.49 billion (84.7%) to new and ongoing projects, while recurrent expenditure is pegged at ₦135.37 billion (15.3%).

“This budget is a product of determination, discipline, and sincerity,” Governor Nwifuru told the lawmakers, despite prevailing national economic challenges. “It is designed to deepen economic recovery, drive industrialisation, and tangibly improve the standard of living for every Ebonyi resident.”

Economic and Social Sectors Lead Allocation

The budget’s sectoral breakdown reflects the administration’s key priorities, heavily tilting towards infrastructure and human capital development. The Economic Sector received the largest chunk, with ₦492.93 billion (55.71%) earmarked for projects aimed at job creation, agriculture, and power. The Social Sector was also generously funded, receiving ₦247.97 billion (28.02%) to cover education, health, and welfare programmes.

Governor Nwifuru highlighted several key achievements of his administration in 2025, which the 2026 budget aims to consolidate. These include the establishment of the specialized University of ICT, Oferekpe, and the groundbreaking for the University of Aeronautic Engineering in Ezza, positioning Ebonyi as a rising hub in specialized technology and aviation.

The Governor also noted the empowerment of over 5,000 residents with financial support and the construction of 43 model secondary schools equipped with modern ICT labs. He concluded by appealing to the Assembly for accelerated consideration and passage of the Appropriation Bill to ensure that the positive impact of the government’s policies is felt without delay by all citizens.