Jallah Challenges LRA Staff -To Target $1B In Revenue For 2025

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Commissioner General James Dorbor Jallah has set an ambitious goal for the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA), challenging staff to elevate their performance in 2025 to achieve an internal revenue target of US$1 billion. Speaking during staff retreats for the Internal Audit Division and the Legal Division, CG Jallah emphasized the LRA’s determination to exceed the government-mandated national budget target of US$880 million. “The US$1 billion target is achievable,” he declared. “We can reach it by closing revenue leakages both internally and externally—without introducing any new taxes.” He stated that his administration will advocate for the government to allocate to the LRA 5% of the revenue collected by the Authority. This allocation, he explained, would provide the Authority with a stronger fiscal foundation to attract appropriate investments in critical areas, enhance staff performance, and drive revenue growth. CG Jallah acknowledged the significant challenges facing the LRA, including staffing gaps, resource constraints, and distractions from naysayers and propagandists. However, he urged staff to remain focused and committed to collecting revenue critical to Liberia’s development. “In 2025, we must surpass our achievements in 2024, which was a very good year. We must push ourselves higher, abide by the rules, apply them diligently, and adhere to best practices,” CG Jallah said. He called for vigilance in safeguarding revenue and condemned any acts of dishonesty or insincerity that could undermine the LRA’s efforts to reach the $1 billion mark. The Internal Audit and Legal Divisions are currently reviewing their 2024 performance, addressing challenges, and setting strategic goals to ensure even greater success in 2025.

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