Ugwuanyi Presents N166.62bn Budget TO Enugu Assembly

Enugu State governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has presented to the State House of Assembly, the 2023 budget estimates of N166.62 billion for consideration and approval.

At the unveiling of the budget christened: “Relay Budget”,  Ugwuanyi disclosed that the budget is 10.73 percent lower than 2022 budget.

The governor said of the total budget size, the sum of N81.9 billion representing 49 percent of the total budget is for Recurrent Expenditure while the sum of N84.6 billion is for Capital Expenditure, representing 51 percent of the budget size.

He pointed out that the key deliverables of the 2023 budget included construction of projects as well as completion of all ongoing rural and urban projects, rehabilitation of Oji water scheme as well as urban reform water project.

Other key deliverables of 2023 budget, according to him, included procurement of learning materials in basic education among other projects.

The governor said the budget was tagged, relay budget, because this is the last budget he will present  as governor of Enugu State.

Ugwuanyi appreciated the support accorded his administration in the last seven years saying “it’s a great experience working with Enugu house of assembly members.”

He reiterated his administration’s commitment to continue to provide developmental projects in the state saying “as we elect a new governor in 2023, it is our wish that the incoming government will consolidate on our achievements.”

In a speech, the speaker of the State House of Assembly, Hon Edward Ubosi, commended Governor Ugwuanyi for his administration’s efforts in providing developmental projects since he assumed office.

“We are happy working with your administration. I am happy as I am leaving this office because of our good working relationship. If you will come as a governor again, please consider me as a speaker,” he said.