2025 budget: Enugu State proposes N10 billion for CCTV security systems at bus stops, others 

The Enugu State Government has proposed a N10 billion allocation in its 2025 budget for the installation of high-tech Close Circuit Television (CCTV) security cameras in strategic locations across the state including bus stops, junctions in high-density areas, and major highways.

This initiative aims to enhance security and improve the overall safety of the state, positioning it as a prime destination for investors and residents.

In a breakdown of the 2025 budget titled ‘Budget of Exponential Growth and Inclusive Prosperity,’  the state government had proposed a total budget of N971.08 billion, of this amount, N837.94 billion will be allocated to capital expenditure, while N133.14 billion will go toward recurrent expenditure

Chief Chris-Roberts Ozongwu, Commissioner for Budget and Planning revealed that a portion of the proposed budget, N10 billion, is earmarked for the installation of CCTV security cameras in high-density areas, major highways, and key junctions across the state.

Ozongwu explained that these cameras, equipped with advanced technology and searchlights, will be linked to a centralized monitoring system for effective security coordination.

“The latest technology-backed up security system is meant to make the state safe and secured, thus making Enugu State the number one destination for net worth Nigerians and foreign investors to do business and live peacefully,” Ozongwu said. 

This investment in security is part of the state’s broader strategy to create an environment conducive to economic growth and attracting investments.

On the agricultural front, the state government has allocated a substantial N20 billion for the purchase of 1,000 tractors and other farming implements.