The National Revenue Authority (NRA) has officially held a handover ceremony marking the transition from outgoing Commissioner General Mrs. Jeneba J. Bangura to newly appointed Commissioner General Mr. Abu Martin Kanneh.
The ceremony brought together members of the NRA Board, the Senior Management Team, directors and staff, providing an opportunity to reflect on the achievements of the outgoing administration and outline priorities for the new leadership.
In her remarks, Mrs. Bangura expressed appreciation to the NRA workforce for their commitment, dedication and support throughout her tenure. She acknowledged the collective efforts of staff in advancing the mandate of the Authority.
She also formally presented a report covering the period from December 4, 2023, to August 2026, highlighting key activities, programmes, reforms, achievements and milestones recorded by the NRA during her tenure.
Speaking on behalf of the NRA Board, Chairman Kabineh Kallon commended Mrs. Bangura for her service and contribution to the Authority, while wishing her success in her new appointment.
The newly appointed Commissioner General, Abu Martin Kanneh, expressed gratitude to President Julius Maada Bio for the confidence placed in him to lead the NRA. He noted that his previous service as Commissioner of the Customs Service Department had given him valuable experience and insight into the Authority’s operations.
Kanneh commended Mrs. Bangura for her work and achievements and called on staff to unite behind the new administration to strengthen domestic revenue mobilisation.
He emphasised that effective revenue collection remains critical to financing government programmes and supporting national development. He also highlighted the need to improve the public image of the NRA, strengthen engagement with taxpayers and maximise the benefits of ongoing reforms and innovations.
The newly appointed Deputy Commissioner General 2, Ing. Edmond Benjamin Nonie, also thanked President Bio for the opportunity to serve at the NRA and expressed his readiness to work with staff, listen, learn and contribute to the Authority’s mandate.
Deputy Commissioner General 1, Mrs. Ann-Marie Baby Harding, commended the outgoing leadership for its service, welcomed the new administration and pledged her support to the Commissioner General and his deputy.
She urged staff to embrace teamwork, cooperation and professionalism, stressing that the success of the Authority depends on the collective efforts of its workforce.
Speaking on behalf of the Senior Management Team, Senior Director Dr. Philip M. Kargbo expressed appreciation to the outgoing leadership and reaffirmed the team’s commitment to working with the new administration to advance the mandate of the NRA.
The Director of Human Resources, Ms. Dora N. Tucker, also pledged her support to the new leadership and encouraged staff to remain committed, cooperative and focused on achieving the Authority’s strategic objectives.
The handover ceremony marked not only a change in leadership but also reaffirmed the NRA’s commitment to institutional continuity, growth, teamwork, domestic revenue mobilisation, ongoing reforms, improved taxpayer services and effective service delivery.
As the new administration assumes responsibility, the NRA remains committed to strengthening domestic revenue mobilisation and contributing to Sierra Leone’s socio-economic development.
