The Customs Department of the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA), has begun a three-day annual retreat.
The event, according to a release, focused on strengthening institutional readiness to support historic domestic revenue target of US$1.25 billion for 2026.
Customs Commissioner Saa Saamoi underscored the importance of pivotal role Customs play in achieving the national revenue objective.
“We, as the LRA, have over one billion dollars to collect this year, and Customs has its share of responsibility in achieving this national goal.”
Saamoi underscored Customs’ contribution to overall revenue mobilization.
Of the US$1.25 billion national budget, Domestic revenue accounts for US$1.176 billion (amount LRA is mandated to collect), while US$72 million is expected from external resources.
Within the LRA’s mandate, Customs is projected to generate US$281 million, with the Domestic Tax Department responsible for the remaining US$895.8 million.
Saamoi commended Customs officers nationwide for their professionalism and dedication, which helped the Authority exceed its revenue targets over the past two years.
He meanwhile, challenged officers to further elevate their performance to meet the unprecedented 2026 target.
He also acknowledged the contributions of other LRA departments and units, as well as the taxpaying public, whose compliance has been critical to recent successes.
The retreat serves as a platform for reflection, performance review, and accountability, enabling Customs to assess 2025 outcomes, take responsibility for gaps and achievements, and recalibrate strategies for improved results in 2026.
It brought together senior and technical Customs officers alongside representatives from across the LRA.
The retreat promotes cross-departmental dialogue, shared learning, and strategic alignment, reinforcing the Authority commitment to a unified, coordinated, and results-driven approach to revenue mobilization in the coming year.
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