Enugu South has received a staggering ₦6,169,823,267.09 (Six billion, one hundred and sixty-nine million, eight hundred and twenty-three thousand, two hundred and sixty-seven Naira and nine Kobo) from federal allocations in the last 13 months, raising urgent questions about accountability, transparency, and the tangible benefits for residents.
A breakdown of the monthly allocations shows:
- September 2025: ₦595,989,986.06
- August 2025: ₦580,339,942.40
- July 2025: ₦534,250,782.38
- June 2025: ₦487,138,618.03
- May 2025: ₦479,994,564.06
- April 2025: ₦456,898,350.47
- March 2025: ₦483,371,714.81
- February 2025: ₦502,712,611.28
- January 2025: ₦419,058,112.07
- December 2024: ₦477,036,297.68
- November 2024: ₦411,845,722.65
- October 2024: ₦387,566,904.15
- September 2024: ₦353,619,661.05
The total, over six billion Naira, should ideally translate into visible infrastructural development, improved social services, and enhanced quality of life for residents of Enugu South. Yet, many citizens are asking: “Where is the money? How much of this has actually transformed our communities?”
Experts note that public awareness and civic engagement are critical to ensuring that federal allocations produce real results. They urge residents to hold elected officials accountable, demand transparency in the use of funds, and monitor ongoing projects to confirm that they align with the sums received.
Community leaders and social commentators have emphasized the need for citizens to actively question if the work on the ground is commensurate with the massive inflow of resources. Failure to do so could perpetuate inefficiency, mismanagement, and the widening gap between allocations and tangible development.
As Enugu South continues to receive substantial federal support, the pressing question remains: Are the people seeing value for money, or is the bulk of these allocations yet to reflect in meaningful progress on the ground?
Citizens are encouraged to engage with their local representatives, demand detailed reports on expenditure, and ensure that funds allocated to the constituency are fully accounted for, fostering a culture of transparency and accountability.
