Cost of governance and human development in Enugu State

The study appraised the Cost of governance and Human Development in Enugu State. To achieve these objectives, three research questions were raised while three hypotheses were stated. This study adapted a descriptive survey research design. The study employed secondary and primary sources of data. The population of the study was 1106681. Taro Yamane formula was used to determine the sample size of 400. The collected data was analysed through the use mean score. The z-test analysis technique was applied in testing the hypotheses. The findings revealed that Cost of governance significantly and negatively affected the literacy rates in Enugu State, that cost of governance had a significant negative effect on life expectancy rate in Enugu State and that Cost of governance significantly and negatively affect skill acquisition in Enugu State. The study concluded that cost of governance undermine human development in Enugu State. Notwithstanding to the fact that Human capital development is a critical component of sustainable economic growth and societal progress. The study recommended for prioritizing investments in education, healthcare, and skills development is essential. Allocating adequate funds to these sectors will contribute to the creation of a robust and skilled workforce, fostering human capital development.