LRA, PUL Build Journalists’ Knowledge In Tax Reporting
By Domingo Dargbeh
The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) and the Press Union of Liberia (PUL), have organized a two-day training session for journalists. The training is being held in Kakata City, Margibi County.
The exercise, according to report, is a groundbreaking initiative aimed at enhancing journalists understanding of taxation and revenue reporting.
The event is held from August 11 to 12, 2025. It marks a significant milestone as it is the second media training the Authority has conducted in its 11-year history. LRA Communication Manager Danicius Kaihenneh Sengbeh, said he was happy about the gathering, which brough together journalists primarily from Montserrado and Margibi counties.
The training underscores the critical role that well-informed journalists play in increasing public awareness, promoting voluntary tax compliance, and ultimately enhancing national revenue for development. Sengbeh said that the importance of obtaining knowledge in reporting has welcoming.
He added: “No journalist can effectively report on an issue they do not fully understand.
Our mission, therefore, is to equip you with the skills and confidence needed to tell the country tax story with professionalism and in depth.” The sessions of the Kakata gathering are designed to address the prevalent Knowledge gap theory, which highlights how those with access to information often benefit first, leaving others behind.
“This training is more than just a workshop; it is a strategic investment in the future of country’s tax narrative,” Sengbeh told the journalists, noting: “better-informed journalists will drive public understanding of tax obligations and strengthen compliance, contributing to the country domestic resource mobilization goals.”
PUL President Julius Kanubah, described the training as a “pivotal opportunity to for the journalists to address the gaps in tax reporting.”
“As we face a low literacy rate regarding tax issues in the media, this training is crucial,” he said.
Mr. Kanubah meanwhile, challenged participants to uphold credibility and transparency in their reportage.
The training, fully sponsored by the LRA at a cost of US$6,000, is part of a broader commitment by the PUL to enhance the skills and knowledge of journalists throughout the country.
As the event unfolds, it is clear that the collaboration between the two entities stands to strengthen the relationship between the media and revenue authority, fostering a culture of informed reporting that is essential for national progress.