Gov. Mbah Challenges Enugu MDAs to Achieve N870bn IGR Target Amid Global Tensions

Dr. Peter Mbah, the governor of Enugu State, has assigned the state government’s various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) the responsibility of achieving the N870 billion Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) target outlined in the state’s 2026 budget.

Given the current geopolitical concerns throughout the world, the governor emphasized the unpredictability of external revenue sources like the Federal Account distribution Committee (FAAC) distribution.

During a Holy Mass at the Government House Chapel on Monday, Mbah delivered the order to formally begin work in all government agencies in the new year.

According to him, the state shouldn’t let itself be caught off guard in light of world events.

Recall that Mbah recently signed a record N1.62 trillion budget for 2026, explaining that it would be financed by an estimated N870 billion IGR, N387 billion FAAC allocation, and N329 billion capital receipts.

Speaking at the Holy Mass attended by heads and members of the three arms of government, political office holders, business captains, traditional rulers, and other important stakeholders, he urged all civil servants and political appointees to step up their efforts, pointing out that the projected IGR could result from the caliber of services they provide to the state’s citizens and businesses.

“It is not going to be easy, especially with our income predictions, given all the geopolitical uncertainties across the world. The future course of events is simply unclear to us.

“It is crucial that we achieve the domestic revenue target we set for ourselves this year in order to be able to absorb the shock caused by all these geopolitical concerns throughout the world.

“To understand that performing your own part is the source of projection. Throughout the many MDAs, we have high revenue goals. The timeliness and caliber of services you provide determine how much we get paid. “Let’s play our individual roles and do our share with renewed vigor,” he said.

In 2026, he emphasized the importance of commitment and teamwork among the state’s civil servants, characterizing them as the foundation of the administration’s success or failure.

Crucially, as public officials and Permanent Secretaries, we will continue to rely on your support.

“You are the engine room of any success we attain, as we have always stated. This year, we need to step it up. The small things we do, like as arriving at work on time, processing paperwork quickly, and ensuring that we contribute to the overall scheme of things, are quite important.

We also need to keep promoting collaboration. In essence, we must realize that we are only as good as our weakest connection. Knowing that we are all striving toward the same goal—serving the people—we must help one another,” he stated.

He emphasized the need for pure and unrestricted feedback while thanking the state’s citizens and the church for their ongoing prayers, wise guidance, and support.

“We don’t promise to be flawless. We take pride in our commitment to providing the best possible service to the people. Unadulterated criticism and keeping us accountable become crucial as a result, he said.

Governor Mbah is a servant leader who is sincerely committed to the welfare of his people, according to Rev. Fr. Anthony Udeh, the chaplain of the Government House Chapel, in his homily.

Citing thousands of finished and ongoing projects as well as changes started by the Mbah Administration, he claimed that such initiatives could only come from a leader who is passionate about serving his people and creating a brighter future for the state’s children and future generations.

Prominent government officials, such as Deputy Governor Barr. Ifeanyi Ossai, Speaker of the Enugu State House of Assembly Rt. Hon. Uchenna Ugwu, Chief Judge of Enugu State Justice Afojulu Ozoemena, and Chairman of the Enugu State Traditional Rulers Council HRM Igwe Samuel Ikechukwu Asadu, among many others, attended the Holy Mass.