The Enugu State Government has attributed the record rise in its Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) to enhanced synergy among revenue agencies, Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), and the digital overhaul of its revenue collection system.

Speaking at a high-level strategy retreat themed “From Silos to Synergy: Achieving Unified Revenue Targets Through Coordination and Accountability,” Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, highlighted the abolition of cash collections across MDAs, enabling real-time payments, stronger anti-corruption measures, digital dashboards, and improved project monitoring.

Prof. Onyia noted that citizens can now track revenues to projects across the state, enhancing transparency and public confidence.

MDAs now operate on quarterly and annual targets linked to performance scorecards, with whistleblower and enforcement mechanisms tackling fraud.

Enugu State Internal Revenue Service Executive Chairman, Mr. Ekene Nnamani, underscored gains from digital tax administration, unified reporting, and inter-agency coordination, assuring a smooth rollout of the 2026 tax law. Senior Special Assistant on Revenue Mobilisation, Mrs. Adenike Okebu, revealed that 20% of MDAs generate 80% of IGR, warning that manual processes and fragmented systems remain the greatest threats to revenue growth.

The retreat concluded with participants committing to deepen collaboration, strengthen digital systems, and advance Governor Peter Mbah’s vision of a modern, leak-proof, and citizen-focused revenue framework.