Mbah Calls for National Emergency in Education, Unveils Enugu Education Policy

Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has called for a radical boost in education spending and the declaration of a national emergency in the sector. This call was made during the unveiling of the Enugu Education Policy on October 8, 2026. The policy, which aims to revolutionize the education sector in Enugu, was hailed by international bodies like UNICEF and UNESCO. According to THISDAYLIVE, the governor emphasized the need for urgent action to address the challenges facing the education system in Nigeria. The report did not specify when such a national emergency would be declared, but it is expected to receive attention in the upcoming budget deliberations. This move by Mbah is in line with growing concerns about the quality of education in Nigeria, which has been affected by underfunding and infrastructural deficits. It remains to be seen whether other state governors and the federal government will follow suit.