So far, 34 governors have laid their 2026 budget proposals before lawmakers. The analysis reveals thatAnambra tops education funding nationwide with46.9 per cent of N757bn allocated to education. Enugu State follows, allocating N522bn out of its N1.62tn 2026 budget to the sector, representing 32.3 per cent. Enugu has maintained this strong commitment, having consistently earmarked over 30 per cent of its total budget for education in both 2024 and 2025. In some states, education funding is subsumed under a broader social services heading, which also covers health, social welfare and protection, housing, and community services.

Source: Punch December 26, 2025 05:47 UTC