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Enugu State Government has set an Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) target of N870 billion for the year, exceeding last year's total IGR of N406.77 billion. The Enugu State Internal Revenue Service (ESIRS) reported that in 2025, tax revenue contributed N51.5 billion (12.6%), while non-tax revenue accounted for N355.2 billion (87.4%). The IGR increased from N26.8 billion in 2022 to N406.7 billion in 2025, demonstrating a growth of 125% from the 2024 figure of N180.5 billion. Key reforms under Governor Peter Mbah, including technology deployment and the widening of the tax net, have bolstered income without raising tax rates. Mr. Emmanuel Nnamani of ESIRS noted that infrastructure investments are expected to enhance tax revenue, revealing a 72% year-on-year increase in tax revenue from N30 billion in 2024 to N51.5 billion in 2025.