Enugu State's internally generated revenue increased by 450 percent over two years, Governor Peter Mbah announced on Wednesday. He attributed the growth not to increased taxation but to closing revenue leakages, adopting digital platforms, and improving administrative efficiency. Mbah spoke through his representative, Professor Benedette Okolie, at the ceremony where he received the '2025 Best Southeast Governor Award' from the Hall of Igbo Achievers Foundation (HIAF)/Igbo Books of Records in Enugu. The revenue boost has allowed the state to allocate over 80 percent of its budget to capital expenditure, turning Enugu into one of the most active construction zones in the country.
Hundreds of kilometres of roads have been built or rehabilitated across urban, rural, and intercity areas, Mbah said. Infrastructure projects include new modern transport terminals in Holy Ghost, Abakpa, and Garriki. The state's CNG mass transit initiative and expansion of Enugu Air are enhancing mobility and regional connectivity. In education, the administration is constructing Smart Green Schools in all 260 electoral wards. These schools are designed to integrate technology and equip students with skills for global competitiveness.
Peter Mbah claims Enugu's revenue surged 450% without raising taxes, yet residents in areas like Abakpa and Garriki continue to report inconsistent access to basic infrastructure. If digital systems and efficiency drove this growth, it remains unclear why similar improvements have not visibly reached public services in those same communities named in the governor's speech. The Smart Green Schools project spans all 260 wards, but no timeline or verification mechanism was provided for completion. Promises of transformation ring hollow without proof that revenue gains are translating into daily gains for ordinary residents.
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