Mbah Seeks National Emergency in Education, Launches Enugu Education Policy
• As UNICEF, UNESCO, others, hail governor’s giant strides in education Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has called for a radical boost in education spending and the declaration of
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has called for a national emergency in Nigeria's education sector to ensure the country's development and prosperity. At the 2026 Enugu Education Summit, Mbah argued that education should be prioritized over other budgets, teacher development, and infrastructure. He emphasized that investing in education would yield greater returns than ignoring it.
Mbah's administration has allocated 33% of the state's annual budget to education, constructing 268 Smart Green Schools and over 7,000 classrooms with modern learning tools. UNICEF, UNESCO, and the British Council praised Mbah's commitment to education transformation, highlighting investments in Smart Green Schools, teachers, and digital literacy.
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