
Ebonyi State, one of the youngest states in Nigeria created in 1996, is known as the Salt Lake State due to its significant salt deposits. Abakaliki is a growing urban centre and the state has become a major producer of rice in Nigeria. The government has invested heavily in road infrastructure and the Abakaliki urban renewal project.
Key observations from Ebonyi State State's 2024 budget
Ebonyi State State's total budget for 2024 is ₦285.00 Billion. This budget is perfectly balanced.
The largest single sector allocation is education, receiving ₦78.00 Billion. This accounts for 27.4% of the total budget.
The primary source of revenue is faac, contributing ₦178.00 Billion. This represents 62.5% of the total expected revenue.
Common budget terms explained
Internally Generated Revenue. Money collected by the state internally (taxes, fines).
Federation Account Allocation Committee. Funds distributed from the federal government.
Money spent on long-term physical assets like roads, schools, and hospitals.
Money spent on day-to-day operations like salaries and overhead costs.
When a state plans to spend more money than it expects to collect in revenue.