President Bio Receives National Revenue Authority Board, Commits to Revenue Mobilization

President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone received members of the National Revenue Authority (NRA) Board at State House, where they briefed him on the authority's ongoing activities and performance. The meeting aimed to update the President on the NRA's work, despite the numerous challenges faced by the authority. The NRA's commitment to mobilizing revenue for the State was reaffirmed, with the Commissioner-General Madam Jeneba Kamara assuring the President that the authority is working diligently to enhance revenue collection and improve compliance across the board.

Key Takeaways:

• The National Revenue Authority (NRA) Board briefed President Julius Maada Bio on its ongoing activities and performance, with a focus on revenue mobilization.
• Board Chairman Mr. Kabineh Kallon congratulated President Bio on his recent election as Chairman of the Authority of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government.
• Commissioner-General Madam Jeneba Kamara reaffirmed the NRA's commitment to fulfilling its mandate, despite operational challenges.
• The NRA has introduced enhanced compliance measures to encourage taxpayers to meet their obligations, aiming to meet next year's revenue targets.
• Board member Madam Memuna Rogers highlighted the progress and initiatives made in maximizing revenue mobilization.
• President Bio emphasized the critical importance of the NRA's work to the country's development, describing the NRA as the 'breadbasket of the nation'.

Statistics:

• The National Revenue Authority (NRA) is responsible for mobilizing revenue for the State of Sierra Leone.
• The NRA has faced numerous operational challenges, despite its commitment to revenue mobilization.
• The authority has introduced enhanced compliance measures to encourage taxpayers to meet their obligations.
• The NRA aims to meet next year's revenue targets through improved revenue collection and compliance.
• President Bio's recent election as Chairman of the Authority of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government illustrates his leadership role in regional economic development.

Sources:

• His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio (State House)
• Mr. Kabineh Kallon, Board Chairman of the National Revenue Authority (State House)
• Commissioner-General Madam Jeneba Kamara, National Revenue Authority (State House)
• Madam Memuna Rogers, Board member of the National Revenue Authority (State House)
• Sierra Leone News Agency (04 July 2025)