IPNEWS: The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA), under the dynamic leadership of Commissioner General James Dorbor Jallah, has recorded a landmark achievement in domestic revenue mobilization. Reinforcing its central role in driving Liberia’s fiscal stability and national development.
At a press conference held on Monday, December 29, 2025, at the LRA Headquarters
Commissioner General Jallah announced that the Authority generated approximately US$818 million in domestic revenue for 2025
Exceeding the approved national target of US$804.6 million by US$13.4 million.
The performance represents the highest domestic revenue collection ever recorded in Liberia’s history.
The milestone marks a major victory for Liberia’s economic governance and underscores the LRA’s mandate to mobilize domestic revenue for the Government of Liberia in a sustainable, transparent and lawful manner.
Since its establishment, the Authority has implemented wide-ranging reforms aimed at strengthening compliance
Modernizing tax administration, and building public confidence in revenue governance.
Commissioner General Jallah noted that when the 2024 and 2025 revenue targets were set, skepticism abounded.
However, the LRA did not only meet expectations but surpassed national targets for two consecutive years, demonstrating institutional resilience and growing efficiency.
The 2025 outturn exceeds the 2024 collection of US$699 million by more than US$119 million, signaling strong momentum in Liberia’s domestic resource mobilization efforts.
“This is more than a statistical success,” Commissioner Jallah emphasized.
“It is clear evidence that when public institutions are guided by discipline, professionalism, and integrity, they can deliver meaningful results for the Liberian people.”
Remarkably, the achievement was realized despite significant operational constraints, including limited financial resources, logistics, and human capacity.
According to the Commissioner General, the LRA has consistently “done more with less,” making the record-breaking performance even more noteworthy.
He extended profound gratitude to the Almighty God and paid glowing tribute to the men and women of the LRA, describing them as Liberia’s “unsung heroes.”
From headquarters to ports, borders, counties and field offices across the country, staff were commended for their long hours, resilience and unwavering commitment to national service.
Commissioner General Jallah also applauded strong collaboration with other government institutions, including officers at ports of entry, customs posts and various line ministries, agencies
And commissions, stressing that domestic revenue mobilization is a shared national responsibility.
Looking ahead, the Government of Liberia has set an ambitious US$1.176 billion domestic revenue target for 2026.
While acknowledging global and domestic economic challenges, the LRA leadership reaffirmed its firm commitment to its mandate.
“We are not political actors; we are servants of the state,” Jallah declared.
“Our duty is to remain professional, evidence-based, and results-oriented.”
To support the 2026 target, the LRA plans to deepen reforms, accelerate digital transformation in tax administration
Expand automation and data-driven compliance systems, and modernize taxpayer services.
Preparations are also underway for the effective introduction and administration of Value Added Tax (VAT), alongside nationwide taxpayer education and awareness campaigns to promote compliance and inclusivity.
The Commissioner General called for sustained government support, emphasizing that LRA employees work nearly around the clock under demanding conditions to meet national revenue goals.
He noted that staff welfare and institutional backing are critical to sustaining and expanding these gains.
Commissioner General Jallah expressed appreciation to compliant taxpayers both individuals and businesses for fulfilling their civic responsibilities
While encouraging participants in the informal sector to join the national tax system.
Broadening the tax base, he stressed, is essential to easing the burden on compliant taxpayers and ensuring sustainable national development.
Reaffirming the Authority’s commitment to fairness, integrity, transparency and excellence
Commissioner General Jallah declared that the LRA remains fully dedicated to supporting Liberia’s growth agenda through effective and accountable domestic revenue mobilization. By Amos Harris
