ESUENE, U. J.2026-08-312026-08-311972https://nigeriareposit.nln.gov.ng/handle/20.500.14186/2922This official publication presents the full text of the 1972–1973 budget address delivered by Military Governor Brigadier U. J. Esuene for the South-Eastern State of Nigeria. The document details the state’s financial allocations, revenue performance, and strategic development projects following post-civil war recovery efforts. For the 1972–1973 financial year, recurrent expenditure is budgeted at £15.5 million against an estimated recurrent revenue of £14.7 million, alongside a capital budget expenditure of £26 million designed to advance implementation targets of the regional Development Plan.• Recurrent Expenditure • Capital Budget • Roads • Public Buildings • Water and Electricity Supply • Primary Production • Afforestation Programme • Industrial Development • Financial Institutions • Social ServicesenBudget speech by His Excellency Brigadier U. J. Esuene, Military Governor of the South-Eastern state for the financial year, 1972-1973Book