Governor Mbah’s tech initiative set to revolutionise Enugu’s gaming industry
The government is using new digital tools to make sure gaming operators follow the rules, pay taxes and keep gambling safe.
Nigeria.- Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah is putting technology at the centre of efforts to clean up and grow the state’s gaming industry. His government is using new digital tools to make sure gaming operators follow the rules, pay taxes, and keep gambling safe, especially for young people.
At the Enugu Gaming Conference 2025, held recently in the state capital, officials announced the launch of an online portal that allows gaming businesses to register and be verified in real time. The system will help stop unlicensed operators and make it easier to track who is playing by the rules. Plans are also underway to introduce a Central Monitoring System that will watch gaming activity live across the state.
The governor, who was represented by Dr. Nathaniel Urama, Commissioner for Finance, at the event, said these reforms are part of a bigger plan to build trust in the industry and make it attractive for investors. The move also supports Enugu’s position in the Forum of State Gaming Regulators of Nigeria, which has been pushing for states to have more control over gaming rules since a 2024 court ruling backed state-level regulation.
Governor Mbah’s tech drive in the gaming industry matches his policies across other sectors in the state. His government has laid hundreds of kilometres of fibre-optic cables, moved government payments online and started using digital platforms to fight corruption and speed up services.
The state has also begun cracking down on illegal betting shops and underage gambling. Officials say the new digital tools will help spot and stop these problems faster and more effectively.
The Mbah administration believes it can leverage technology to grow the sector responsibly while creating jobs and generating new revenue for the state. These initiatives will also position Enugu as a leader in gaming reform in Nigeria, and Africa at large.
