President Julius Maada Bio today received a high-level delegation from the National Revenue Authority (NRA) Board at State House, during which members updated him on the institution’s current performance and strategies to improve revenue generation.

Leading the delegation, NRA Board Chairman, Kabineh Kallon, expressed gratitude for the opportunity to brief the President and congratulated him on his recent election as Chairman of the Authority of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government. He acknowledged the challenges the Authority continues to face but affirmed its unwavering commitment to mobilizing domestic revenue to support national development.

Commissioner-General, Jeneba Kamara, echoed that resolve, assuring the President that the NRA remains focused on strengthening its operations despite logistical and operational constraints. She outlined efforts being made to boost compliance and enhance overall efficiency in revenue collection.

In response, President Bio thanked the delegation for their dedication and described the NRA as the "breadbasket of the nation." He emphasized that a functioning state depends heavily on robust revenue mobilization and encouraged the Board to intensify efforts to secure resources that will finance Government priorities.

"Your role is central to the country’s growth. Without adequate revenue, the Government cannot deliver services or invest in development," the President stated.

Board Member, Memuna Rogers, also addressed the gathering, highlighting progress made in enforcing compliance and broadening the tax base. She said the introduction of new strategies aimed at encouraging voluntary compliance will be pivotal in achieving next year’s revenue targets.

The visit served as a reaffirmation of the NRA’s strategic role in supporting Sierra Leone’s economic transformation and its continued commitment to meeting revenue goals vital for sustainable development. https://thecalabashnewspaper.com/nra-board-briefs-president-bio-on-progress-and-challenges-in-meeting-fiscal-targets/