Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, and Enugu have emerged as leading states prioritising long-term capital investments over operating expenses, according to the BudgIt 2025 States on States report.
The data measured the priority states give to capital expenditures relative to daily costs. Abia (0.30), Anambra (0.33), Ebonyi (0.36), and Enugu (0.37) occupied the top four spots of the 35 states analysed. Taraba rounded the top five with 0.39. These states devoted the biggest slice of their budget to infrastructure, education, and healthcare, as they focus
