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NRA Commissioner General Calls for Stronger Customs Compliance to Boost Government Revenue

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The Commissioner General of the National Revenue Authority (NRA), Abu Martin Kanneh, has urged clearing and forwarding agencies and shipping companies to strengthen cooperation with the Authority and support the Government’s domestic revenue mobilization drive.

He made the call during a stakeholder engagement held on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, to address challenges affecting customs operations and identify practical measures to improve efficiency, compliance and revenue collection.

The meeting brought together senior NRA officials and representatives of clearing, forwarding and shipping agencies to discuss delays in cargo clearance, tax compliance, payment verification, the identification of licensed clearing agents and other operational concerns affecting trade facilitation.

Commissioner General Abu Martin Kanneh said the engagement was convened to provide stakeholders with an opportunity to openly present their concerns and work with the NRA on practical and sustainable solutions.

He encouraged the agencies to report NRA-related challenges through the appropriate channels to ensure that complaints are promptly i

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