By Abubakar Yunusa
Enugu generated N43.9 billion internally and posted total revenue inflows of N101.8 billion in the first quarter of 2026, demonstrating improving fiscal strength and stronger revenue mobilisation efforts in the state.
This is according to the state’s First Quarter Budget Performance Report.
The report noted that the revenue performance was supported by a combination of higher internally generated revenue (IGR) and statutory allocations from the Federation Account.
The report also showed a strong focus on capital spending, with significant resources directed toward infrastructure, education and healthcare, reflecting a push to convert rising revenues into development outcomes.
IGR accounted for roughly 43% of total revenue inflows, highlighting growing fiscal independence.
Personnel costs stood at N12.69 billion during the quarter.
Overhead expenditure was N1.52 billion, while other recurrent spending totaled N3.32 billion.
Capital expenditure reached N31.37 billion, signalling a strong development spending focus.
A breakdown of capital and administrative spending showed infrastructure dominated government expenditure.
The Ministry of Works and Infrastructure accounted for N23.93 billion in spending.
The Office of the Accountant General recorded N5.33 billion.
Enugu State Universal Basic Education Board received N4.55 billion.
The Office of the Head of Service and Primary Healthcare Development Agency received N3.34 billion and N1.79 billion respectively.
The figures suggest the state maintained a relatively moderate recurrent spending profile while prioritising investment in productive sectors.
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