Akwa Ibom Governor Eno Approves N1.2trn 2027 Budget

Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has approved a budget estimate of N1.2 trillion for the 2027 fiscal year. This decision was made during a State Executive Council (SEC) meeting held at the Exco Chamber, Government House, Uyo.

The Commissioner for Information, Dr Aniekan Umanah, announced that the Executive Council also approved a supplementary budget of N1.1 trillion for 2026, which is a reduction from the original figure of N1.58 trillion. This adjustment was necessary to realign government expenditure and priorities due to a shortfall in projected revenues.

The supplementary budget aims to fund newly established government institutions, including the Ministry of Aviation and Airport Development and the Akwa Ibom State Electricity Regulatory Commission. The Council has directed that both the draft 2027 budget and the supplementary budget be transmitted to the State House of Assembly for legislative action.