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The National Revenue Authority (NRA) has formally transitioned leadership, with outgoing Commissioner General Mrs Jeneba J. Bangura handing over the Authority’s affairs to her successor, Mr Abu Martin Kanneh.
The handing-over ceremony brought together members of the NRA Board, Senior Management Team, directors and staff, marking an important moment of continuity and transition within the Authority.
As part of the ceremony, Mrs Bangura formally presented a comprehensive report covering her tenure from December 4, 2023, to August 2026. The report captured key activities, programmes, reforms, achievements and milestones that record her administration.
In her remarks, Mrs Bangura expressed appreciation to the NRA workforce for its commitment, dedication and support throughout her tenure. She acknowledged the collective contribution of staff towards advancing the Authority’s mandates.
NRA Board Chairman Mr Kabineh Kallon, speaking on behalf of the Board, commended Mrs Bangura for her service and contribution to the Authority. He appreciated her leadership and wished her success in her new appointment.
Receiving the responsibility of leading the Authority, Mr Abu Martin Kanneh expressed gratitude to President Dr Julius Maada Bio for the confidence placed in him. He noted that his previous service as Commissioner of the Customs Service Department had provided him with valuable experience of the NRA’s operations.
Mr Kanneh also paid tribute to the outgoing Commissioner General for her work and achievements and called on staff to support the new administration through unity and collective effort.
He said effective revenue collection remains critical to supporting government programmes and national development, while highlighting the importance of strengthening taxpayer engagement, improving the public image of the NRA and maximising the benefits of ongoing reforms and innovations.
The ceremony also marked the assumption of office by newly appointed Deputy Commissioner General 2, Ing. Edmond Benjamin Nonie. He thanked President Bio for the opportunity to serve and pledged to work closely with staff to contribute to the Authority’s mandate.
Deputy Commissioner General 1, Mrs. Ann-Marie Baby Harding, commended the outgoing leadership and welcomed the new administration. She pledged her support to the Commissioner General and his deputy, while urging staff to uphold teamwork, cooperation and professionalism.
Speaking on behalf of the Senior Management Team, Senior Director Dr. Philip M. Kargbo reaffirmed the team’s commitment to supporting the new administration. Director of Human Resources Ms. Dora N. Tucker also pledged her support and encouraged staff to remain committed to the Authority’s strategic objectives.
The handing-over ceremony therefore provided a formal platform for the outgoing administration to transfer responsibility while allowing the new leadership to assume its mandate.
The transition underscores the NRA’s commitment to institutional continuity, teamwork and sustained efforts to strengthen domestic revenue mobilisation and service delivery in Sierra Leone.
