Monrovia – The Liberia Revenue Authority, led by Commissioner General James Dorbor Jallah, has reaffirmed its strong commitment to transparency, accountability, and ethical governance following the launch of the National Integrity Index (NII) by the Governance Commission.
The National Integrity Index is a governance assessment tool designed to assess public institutions based on key indicators, including transparency, ethical compliance, citizen engagement, and institutional capacity. It aims to promote good governance and reinforce public confidence in government systems.
The LRA is among seven institutions selected to participate in the pilot phase of the Index.
Speaking at the launch of the NII in Monrovia on Thursday, CG Jallah described the introduction of the NII as a major turning point in Liberia’s governance reform agenda, noting that it has the potential to enhance institutional performance, build public trust, and promote sustainable national development.
He said the launch of the NII indicates a great move toward consolidated efforts to enhance transparency and accountability in the public sector.
“The launch of the National Integrity Index is not simply the unveiling of a framework but a statement of national intent that reflects Liberia’s resolve to strengthen accountability, transparency, and public trust in state institutions.”
He stated.
CG Jallah indicated that taxpayers’ compliance is rooted in trust that their contributions will be managed responsibly and used for national development, noting that such trust can easily be undermined by corruption or unequal treatment, highlighting the importance of ethical governance, which must be continuously practiced and reinforced through both systems and leadership.
He assured stakeholders that the LRA will fully embrace the outcomes of the Index, including areas that may require improvement, emphasizing that the initiative presents a valuable opportunity to strengthen institutional credibility and accountability.
The LRA Commissioner General highlighted ongoing efforts within the LRA to institutionalize integrity using technology to reduce human discretion, the establishment of grievance mechanisms for taxpayers, and internal accountability systems to ensure compliance among staff.
He praised the leadership of the Governance Commission for spearheading the initiative, pointing to the courage to subject institutions to open evaluation as an act of leadership in a region where trust in public institutions remains fragile.
CG Jallah called on public institutions, civil society, the media, and development partners to actively support the initiative, emphasizing that accountability requires independent scrutiny and sustained public engagement.
The NII program was launched by the Director General of Cabinet, Nathaniel T. Kwabo, and was graced by key stakeholders, including representatives of international organizations and members of civil society, among others.
The initiative is expected to play a critical role in advancing transparency, strengthening governance systems, and reinforcing Liberia’s commitment to accountable public service.
