The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA), led by Commissioner General James Dorbor Jallah, has recommitted the Authority to transparency, accountability, and ethical governance.
This follows the launch of the National Integrity Index (NII) by the Governance Commission.
The National Integrity Index, is a governance assessment tool designed to assess public institutions based on key indicators such as transparency, ethical compliance, citizen engagement, and institutional capacity.
The exercise aims to promote good governance and reinforce public confidence in government systems. The LRA is among seven institutions selected to participate in the pilot phase of the Index.
At the launch of the NII in Monrovia on Thursday, April 9, Mr. Jallah described the introduction of the NII as a major turning point in governance reform agenda. Jallah noted that the process has the potential to enhance institutional performance, build public trust, and promote sustainable national development.
He said, the launch of the NII indicates a great move toward consolidated efforts to enhance transparency and accountability in the public sector.
“The launch of the National Integrity Index is not simply the unveiling of a framework but a statement of national intent that reflects Liberia’s resolve to strengthen accountability, transparency, and public trust in state institutions.”
Jallah said, taxpayers’ compliance is rooted in trust that their contributions will be managed responsibly and used for national development, noting that such trust can easily be undermined by corruption or unequal treatment.
He highlighted the importance of ethical governance, which he said, must be continuously practiced and reinforced through both systems and leadership.
Mr. Jallah assured stakeholders that the LRA will fully embrace the outcomes of the Index, including areas that may require improvement, emphasizing that the initiative presents a valuable opportunity to strengthen institutional credibility and accountability.
He highlighted ongoing efforts within the LRA to institutionalize integrity using technology to reduce human discretion, the establishment of grievance mechanisms for taxpayers, and internal accountability systems to ensure compliance among staff.
He praised the leadership of the Governance Commission for spearheading the initiative, pointing to the courage to subject institutions to open evaluation as an act of leadership in a region where trust in public institutions remains fragile.
The NII program was launched by the Director General of Cabinet, Nathaniel T. Kwabo, and was graced by key stakeholders, including representatives of international organizations and members of civil society, among others.
The initiative, according to a release, is expected to play a critical role in advancing transparency, strengthening governance systems, and reinforcing Liberia’s commitment to accountable public service.