The main thrust of the 2017 budget estimate of the state has continued to generate positive reactions from the citizenry.

The member representing Ihiala Two Constituency in the State House of Assembly, Dr Paschal Agbodike said the budget which ancours on economic growth will spur the people to sustain their support to the present administration.
Dr Agbodike urged the citizenry to continue to pay their taxes as at when due for effective implementation of the budget when passed.
On his part, the former Chairman, Ihiala Local Government Area, Chief Tabugbo Iwuchukwu noted that the Governor has shown, through the main thrust of the budget, that he is a focused leader..
He acknowledged the sound security network and the Peace in the state, and urged the citizenry to utilize the opportunities for massive investment.
In their separate remarks, a Nimo  community leader, Prince Chike Okafor Agilo, a former Deputy chairman, Awka South Local Government Area, Chief Chike Oranye and the state chairman, Nigeria labour Congress, Comrade Jerry Nnubia observed that the budget’s main thrust on roads and infrastructural development will enhance the economic viability of the state.