EBONYI STATE GOVERNMENT HOUSE PRESS RELEASE

EBONYI STATE GOVERNMENT HOUSE PRESS RELEASE

The Governor of Ebonyi State, Chief Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru has submitted a budget proposal of Two Hundred and
Two Billion, One Hundred and Twenty Seven Million,
Nine Hundred and Eighteen Thousand, Nine Hundred
and Seven Naira to the State House of Assembly for consideration and passage for the 2024 fiscal year.

The Governor noted that the people’s charter of Need serves as the guiding principle of his administration in addressing diverse opinions in the areas of Education, Health, Agriculture, ease of doing business , water resources, affordable housing, critical infrastructure and in the developmental strides of embracing information and communication technology

“Through the Ebonyi State Health Insurance Agency, we are not just
reducing the financial burden of healthcare on civil servants; we are offering
a lifeline to families striving for a healthy future. By covering the health
insurance premiums of identified vulnerable citizens, we extend
compassionate hand to those who need it most. These initiatives are not
abstract; they are stories of lives changed, futures secured, and communities
thriving. ”

“The essence of our commitment to education goes beyond bricks and
mortar; it lies in the dreams of every child who now has access to quality
learning environments. Picture a student in a rural community, now
equipped with the tools and facilities necessary to unlock their full potential”

Governor Nwifuru added that the ongoing move to construct 39 duplexes, 3 duplexes in each Local
Government Area with 12 classrooms, is not just a mere political
achievement, stressing that it is an investment that will shape the future leaders of Ebonyi
State.

In the area of infrastructure, the Governor disclosed that his administration has awarded the construction of 22km, Ezillo Ezzaegu road ; 31 km offerekpe -Agbaja Internal Road, 23km Ogbaga -Nwofe Road ; 12. 8 km Ugwulangwu Road; 12.3km Okposi ojigwe -Mgbom