The Enugu State Government has outlined significant advancements in its ongoing revenue reforms, attributing the state’s record growth in Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) to strengthened inter-agency collaboration and a sweeping digital transformation of its revenue collection systems.

Speaking at a high-level strategy retreat in Enugu at the weekend, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, said the administration’s reform-driven approach has expanded the tax net, eliminated leakages, and enhanced public trust in governance. The retreat, themed “From Silos to Synergy: Achieving Unified Revenue Targets Through Coordination and Accountability,” was organised by the Governor’s Revenue Assurance Team and brought together key revenue agencies and digital systems managers.

Prof. Onyia noted that one of the administration’s most impactful reforms—the total abolition of cash collections across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs)—has drastically curtailed diversion of funds while enabling real-time digital payments, comprehensive monitoring dashboards, and stronger anti-corruption enforcement.

“All payments are now routed through digital platforms, ensuring real-time monitoring and eliminating leakages. This move has drastically reduced opportunities for fraud and enhanced public confidence in our systems,” he stated.

He further disclosed that MDAs now work with quarterly and annual performance scorecards, while several cases of fraudulent diversion have been investigated and prosecuted through reinforced enforcement mechanisms and an empowered whistleblower system.

Reaffirming Governor Peter Mbah’s commitment to transparency and citizen-focused governance, the SSG stressed that public projects are now digitally tracked to show residents exactly how their taxes support development.

“Revenue is not just a fiscal tool. It is a moral obligation. Every naira we collect must translate into better schools, safer roads, cleaner water, and a brighter future,” he said.

Executive Chairman of the Enugu State Internal Revenue Service (ESIRS), Mr. Ekene Nnamani, also highlighted progress from unified reporting systems, digital tax administration, and improved inter-agency synergy. He revealed that sensitisation campaigns were already underway ahead of the rollout of the 2026 tax laws.

Senior Special Assistant on Revenue Mobilisation, Mrs. Adenike Okebu, observed that only about 20 percent of MDAs currently generate up to 80 percent of the state’s revenue, calling for full adoption of the Central Revenue Management System (CRMS). She warned that manual processes and fragmented data remain key obstacles to growth.

Her roadmap for 2026 includes mandatory CRMS compliance, monthly revenue clinics, real-time dashboards, continuous capacity building, and performance-based incentives.

A panel session led by the Special Assistant to the Governor on Revenue Generation, Mrs. Sandra George, examined gaps in digital integration, predictive analytics, harmonised reporting, and transparency. The discussion reinforced the government’s drive toward a unified, technology-driven revenue architecture ahead of 2026.

Participants concluded the retreat with a renewed resolve to deepen collaboration, strengthen digital infrastructure, and accelerate Governor Mbah’s vision of a modern, leak-proof, and citizen-focused revenue system.