Enugu Allocates ₦30 Billion for School Feeding in 260 Smart Schools Despite Most Buildings Still Under Construction Enugu State has earmarked ₦30 billion in its 2026 budget for a school feeding programme targeting 260 Smart Schools, as part of Governor Peter Mbah’s initiative to improve child nutrition and learning outcomes. Critics, however, have raised concerns as less than 20% of the schools are fully constructed, with many still at foundation or skeletal stages. Experts warn that rolling out feeding programmes before schools are operational may lead to inefficiencies, waste, and inequity. Officials maintain that feeding will be phased, prioritizing functional schools and expanding as construction progresses, while integrating nutritional support with ongoing infrastructure development. #EnuguState #SmartSchools #SchoolFeedingProgramme #ChildNutrition #EducationBudget #NigeriaEducation

Awgu Residents Demand Accountability Over ₦6.3 Billion FAAC Funds Amid Poor Development Residents of Awgu Local Government Area in Enugu State have raised alarm over the council’s poor infrastructure and lack of development, demanding that Chairman Uche Okolo account for ₦6.3 billion received from the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) between September 2024 and July 2025. They allege that despite the substantial funds, roads, healthcare, water supply, and other amenities remain neglected, while some funds were reportedly diverted to private ventures abroad. The residents are calling for transparency and responsible use of public resources. #AwguLGA #EnuguState

Enugu Residents Protest Power Outages Despite Paying Premium Band A Electricity Tariff Residents of Enugu State have expressed anger over persistent power outages despite being charged the premium Band A electricity tariff, which guarantees at least 20 hours of daily supply. Consumers accuse electricity distribution companies of overbilling and failing to meet service obligations, calling on regulators to enforce compensation and protect customers from exploitation. #Electricitytariff, #PowerOutage, #EnuguState

Peter Mbah Presents Record N1.62 Trillion ‘Budget of Renewed Momentum’ to Accelerate Enugu’s Transformation Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has unveiled a landmark N1.62 trillion budget for 2026, marking a 66.5% increase from the revised 2025 budget. Tagged the “Budget of Renewed Momentum,” it allocates 80% (N1.29 trillion) to capital projects and 20% (N321 billion) to recurrent spending. The economic sector receives the largest share—N825.9 billion (51%)—to fund major infrastructure projects, including 1,200 urban roads, rural road networks, completion of key dual carriageways, expansion of Enugu Air’s fleet to 20 aircraft, and new transport terminals. The social sector gets N644.7 billion, with education taking 32.27%, supporting Smart Secondary Schools, TVET colleges, and expansion of the state’s Smart Green Schools initiative. The budget will be funded through N870 billion IGR, N387 billion federal allocation, and N329 billion capital receipts. Mbah praised President Tinubu’s economic reforms for boosting Enugu’s revenue, noting that IGR is expected to exceed N400 billion, the highest in the state’s history, while FAAC allocation surpassed projections by over 50%. He also earmarked funds for gratuity payments, security surveillance expansion, healthcare, and ongoing city development projects. #PeterMbah #EnuguState #EnuguBudget2026 #BudgetOfRenewedMomentum #NigeriaEconomy #InfrastructureDevelopment #SmartSchools #EnuguAir #TinubuReforms #IGR #FAAC #GideonArinze #BreakingNews #NigeriaPolitics

Enugu Govt Accuses Sujimoto of Abandoning ₦5.7bn Projects The Enugu State Government has accused developer Olasijibomi Ogundele (Sujimoto) of abandoning multi-billion-naira projects after receiving ₦5.76bn (50% of the contract sum). Commissioner for Information, Malachy Agbo, said Ogundele engaged inexperienced workers, failed to meet structural standards, and ignored efforts to resolve the matter. A joint inspection with the EFCC in May 2025 reportedly showed little or no work done, despite Sujimoto securing the contract with a Jaiz Bank bond. The state alleged that funds were diverted, describing it as a deliberate attempt to defraud. It vowed to recover “every penny of Ndi Enugu” fraudulently obtained. Ogundele, who was earlier declared wanted by the EFCC for alleged money laundering, has denied wrongdoing in a video message. #EnuguState #Sujimoto #EFCC