Enugu Records ₦406.8bn Internally Generated Revenue in 2025
In a significant demonstration of fiscal resilience, Enugu State Government has announced that it generated ₦406.8 billion in Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) for the 2025 fiscal year achieving 80 per cent of its projected revenue target of ₦509.9 billion. The disclosure was made by Mr. Emmanuel Nnamani, Chairman of the Enugu State Internal Revenue Service (ESIRS).
IGR Growth
The ₦406.8bn realized in 2025 marks a remarkable 125 per cent increase compared with the ₦180.5bn recorded in 2024, signalling a sharp improvement in revenue mobilisation under the administration of Governor Peter Mbah.
To put this into context:
- 2022: IGR stood at just ₦26.8bn before the current administration took office.
- 2023: Revenue improved slightly to ₦37.4bn.
- 2024: IGR jumped to ₦180.5bn — a three-fold increase from the previous year.
This trajectory highlights an evolving and increasingly disciplined fiscal framework driven by strategic reforms and a focus on sustainability.
Tax vs Non-Tax Revenue
A breakdown of the 2025 figures shows a heavy reliance on non-tax revenue streams:
- Non-tax revenue: ₦355.2bn (87.4 per cent) of total IGR sourced largely from asset optimisation, fees, levies, and other internally-controlled sources.
- Tax revenue: ₦51.5bn (12.6 per cent) — mainly derived from personal and corporate taxes within the state.
Despite its smaller share, tax revenue exhibited a 72 per cent year-on-year growth, rising from ₦30bn in 2024 to ₦51.5bn in 2025. This points to expanding economic activity and improving compliance with tax laws.
These steps have not only expanded revenue but also cultivated greater confidence among residents and businesses, who increasingly see value in meeting their tax and non-tax obligations.
How the Funds Are Being Utilized
ESIRS highlighted that tax collections and other internally generated funds have been directed towards priority sectors, including education and healthcare infrastructure. Projects funded in part by IGR include:
- Smart Green Schools across the state
- Type-Two Primary Healthcare Centres in multiple communities
- Revitalisation of moribund assets that now contribute to economic activity.
Looking Ahead
Buoyed by its performance, Enugu State has set an ambitious IGR target of ₦870 billion for 2026 — more than double the 2025 actual.
While ESIRS anticipates that tax revenue growth may temporarily slow due to pro-citizen tax reforms designed to ease the burden on residents, it remains optimistic that overall compliance and revenue depth will continue to expand.
Enugu’s accomplishment adds to broader conversations around state fiscal autonomy in Nigeria, where many subnational governments struggle to generate revenue independent of monthly federal allocations.
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