Government budget and revenue in Enugu, Nigeria: official figures
Enugu raised ₦406.8 billion of its own revenue (taxes plus fees and charges from its ministries and agencies) in 2025, 7.9% of the ₦5.15 trillion raised by all states and the FCT; 3rd highest of the 36 states and the FCT. That was up 125.4% on 2024 (₦180.5 billion).
Where does Enugu's own revenue come from?
Taxes made up 13% of that revenue, and pay-as-you-earn income tax on wages alone brought in ₦25.3 billion, 49% of the tax take.
Source: National Bureau of Statistics · saved copyHow much does Enugu get from FAAC?
The Enugu government received ₦20.3 billion net from the Federation Account Allocation Committee in July 2026 (shared from June revenue), 14th smallest of the 36 states. The gross allocation of ₦21.1 billion included ₦11.1 billion of statutory allocation, ₦16,570 from the 13% oil derivation fund and ₦7.9 billion of VAT; ₦798.50 million was deducted at source for external debt service.
Source: National Bureau of Statistics · saved copyHow much do local governments in Enugu receive?
In July 2026 Enugu's 17 local government councils shared ₦13.1 billion from the federation account, 13th smallest of the 36 states and the FCT.
Source: National Bureau of Statistics · saved copyHow much debt does Enugu have?
The Enugu government owed ₦74.5 billion in domestic debt on 30 June 2026, 1.6% of all state and FCT domestic debt and 18th largest of the 36 states and the FCT; that is about ₦15,625 per resident and 0.2 times its own revenue in 2025.
Source: Debt Management Office · saved copyHow much foreign debt does Enugu owe?
Its external debt stood at $141.76 million on 30 June 2026 (provisional), 2.1% of the states' and FCT's $6.8 billion and 15th largest of the 36 states and the FCT.
Source: Debt Management Office · saved copyMore figures
- In 2019 Enugu raised ₦31.1 billion, so its own revenue has grown 1206% in six years, before allowing for inflation. Shared money from the federation account (FAAC) is not included in these figures. Source: National Bureau of Statistics · saved copy
How Enugu compares with other states
Internally generated revenue (2025)
Enugu ranks 3 of 37, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Internally generated revenue |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lagos | ₦1.77 trillion |
| 2 | Rivers | ₦428.4 billion |
| 3 | Enugu | ₦406.8 billion |
| 4 | Federal Capital Territory | ₦356.3 billion |
| 5 | Ogun | ₦252.4 billion |
| 6 | Delta | ₦202.5 billion |
| 7 | Edo | ₦132.2 billion |
Domestic debt of the state government (Jun 2026)
Enugu ranks 18 of 37, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Domestic debt of the state government |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Imo | ₦79.5 billion |
| 16 | Osun | ₦78.1 billion |
| 17 | Taraba | ₦75.9 billion |
| 18 | Enugu | ₦74.5 billion |
| 19 | Borno | ₦72.7 billion |
| 20 | Oyo | ₦66.4 billion |
| 21 | Gombe | ₦64.9 billion |
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Sources
- Debt Management Office: Domestic debt data for the 36 states and the FCT as at June 30, 2026, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 17e59a86a5ba…)
- Debt Management Office: States, FCT and Federal Government's external debt stock as at June 30, 2026 (provisional), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 56a465c0c569…)
- National Bureau of Statistics: FAAC Disbursement July 2026 (June 2026 revenue): Table III state governments and LGC summary (Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation data), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 7de8f58a0d10…)
- National Bureau of Statistics: Internally Generated Revenue at State Level 2025, with data for 2019-2025 (IGR_DATA_2019_2025.xlsx), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 e3710744bb15…)
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