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The Enugu State government has announced plans to acquire four new aircraft for its proposed state-owned airline, Enugu Air in 2025.

This initiative is included in the N41.1 billion allocated to the transportation sector in the 2025 proposed budget for Enugu State.

The allocation forms part of the N971 billion “Exponential Growth and Inclusive Prosperity” budget, presented by Governor Peter Mbah to the Enugu State House of Assembly on Tuesday for approval.

The announcement was shared by Governor Mbah via X, where he highlighted the state’s commitment to bolstering the aviation sector.

Beyond the acquisition of aircraft, the transportation budget will support the concessioning of Akanu Ibiam International Airport and the development of an international cargo terminal, underscoring the administration’s vision for a robust aviation infrastructure in 2025.

“N41.1 billion will be deployed to transform our transportation sector, including the expansion of Enugu Air with four new aircraft, the concessioning of Akanu Ibiam International Airport, and the development of an international cargo terminal,” the statement read in part.

The governor described the N971 billion 2025 budget as a bold and strategic initiative aimed at driving exponential growth and fostering inclusive prosperity in Enugu State, with a vision to position the state among the top three in Nigeria by Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

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The statement further emphasized that the proposed 2025 budget prioritizes capital expenditure at N837.9 billion, which constitutes a significant 86% of the total budget, while recurrent expenditure stands at N133.1 billion, representing just 14%.

It noted that this allocation strategy reflects an 86.4% increase compared to the 2024 budget, aimed at fast-tracking its development agenda and ensuring impactful growth across all sectors.

Governor Mbah reaffirmed that education remains a cornerstone of the administration’s priorities, identifying it as the bedrock of a knowledge-driven economy and a critical tool for eradicating poverty. To this end, he revealed that the state has allocated N320.6 billion to education, accounting for 33.2% of the total budget, reflecting its centrality to the state’s vision for a prosperous future.

The healthcare sector has also been given a significant boost, with N45.8 billion earmarked to improve quality service delivery and access to essential medical services.

Furthermore, the budget designates N213.1 billion for infrastructure development, with an emphasis on road rehabilitation and the execution of public works projects aimed at enhancing connectivity and improving living standards.

The statement also disclosed that recognizing the strategic importance of agriculture in curbing food inflation, bolstering food security, and driving economic diversification, the state has allocated N82.3 billion to support food production and agro-industrialization.

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Ehen?
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It’s a welcomed development

😁😂😅😁😁😂😂😂😁😂😅😂😂😂😂😂

On credit?

Loot loot

How many passengers fly in and out of Enugu daily?

No to sound like a kill joy. But it seems like our leaders have a spending problem.

Another looting agenda

This sounds like Air Nigeria scam

Please anyone that is close to Gov. Peter Mbah should advise him to reconsider this airline and invest in light rail/ intracity rail infrastructure. It will be more beneficial to the masses in Enugu than aeroplane.

Profit margin with airlines is very small and can become a burden to the state.

Lol

They won’t call this one propaganda.

But any good news about Nigeria is propaganda.

Animals!!!

Nonsense,how is this a priority in this kinda of economy.

maziuwa:
Loot loot

How?

Enemy of progress.

I pray for this state. God please open the eyes of his understanding

For what. Is airline business the same as pure water. Mumu gov

Tobokongs:
Lol

They won’t call this one propaganda.

But any good news about Nigeria is propaganda.

Animals!!!

Enemy of progress, face your region that has no toilet.

just awarding contract for the sake of awarding contract was there any feasibility studies done? what is the per capita of the state? how would this improve the per capita of the state? state governor have to understand that their primary objective is making it easier for their resident to generate wealth for themselves e.g. ease of doing business, access to capital , education, efficiency of civil service etc

AMAKAs . That EVIL Flangelo12 with vulture claw nor go happy

Why are they copying akwaibom state ..

Anyway God bless the good people of Southsouth and Southwest

God bless Israel

money gotten from being a pest dey sweet and easy to spend on unimportant stuffs trutru

No be to borrow money buy aircrafts be my problem with these people, but the problem na how dem go take maintain those airplanes. People without maintenance culture.

MaziObinnaokija:
AMAKAs . That EVIL Flangelo12 with vulture claw nor go happy

This guy is working

GboyegaD:
How many passengers fly in and out of Enugu daily?

Enugu is one of the most viable airports in this country after MM, Port Harcourt, and Kano.
It takes up to 10 passenger planes daily including International. That route is the most expensive, yet there is very high traffic daily.
The airport is not occupied by goats and cows as seen in one useless airport in one rusty roof state.

nah to travel around with our traditional whitish capsules/powder stuff.

Flangelo12 .Tell us how many helloplane your state gov have ?

Opportunity to loot


Thieves

Akwa Ibom State has set the pace, others can now conveniently follow.

We lead, and others follow!
IbomAir to the world!

NaijaNewsTrend2:
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Best name should be coal city airway

Enugu is breaking away from SE ooo!

nesphil:
Akwa Ibom State has set the pace, others can now conveniently follow.

We lead, and others follow!
IbomAir to the world!

According to this recent article, Ibom air is yet to make a profit


https://www.businessamlive.com/akwa-iboms-ibom-air-looks-to-capital-market-for-profit-in-2025/