ESUENE, U. J.2026-08-192026-08-191974https://nigeriareposit.nln.gov.ng/handle/20.500.14186/2909This official document contains the 1974–75 Budget Speech delivered by His Excellency Brigadier U. J. Esuene, Military Governor of the South-Eastern State of Nigeria. The address outlines an overall budget allocation of ₦131.5 million for the financial year, dividing the funds into ₦43.8 million for recurrent expenditure and ₦87.7 million for capital development. With expected total current revenues at ₦44.2 million and development fund receipts estimated at ₦47.7 million, the state projects a modest recurrent surplus of ₦400,000 alongside a capital deficit of ₦39.9 million. Additionally, the Governor highlights significant sector investments in social services and infrastructure. The educational policy focuses on upgrading primary and secondary schools in preparation for Universal Free Primary Education (UPE) in 1976, integrating a comprehensive school system, and expanding higher education at the Calabar Campus of the University of Nigeria and the College of Technology.• Review of General Economic Growth and Transport Infrastructure (1973–74). • Trade, Price Stabilization, and Produce Marketing. • Industrial Sector Performance and Expansion Projects. • Progress Report on the First State Development Plan. • Financial Overview of the 1974–75 Budget (Recurrent and Capital Estimates). • Development Administration and Community Projects. • Agriculture, Livestock, Forestry, and Fisheries. • Educational Infrastructure, Institutional Expansion, and Teacher Services. • Health Services, Public Sanitation, and Town Planning. • Water Supply Schemes, Road Infrastructure, and Rural Electrification. • Information, Cultural Advancement, and Easter Message.enBook