Aiming to strengthen accountability and maintain the smooth delivery of essential public services, the National Revenue Authority (NRA) and the Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority (EDSA) have reached a mutual understanding after the NRA temporarily shut down EDSA’s headquarters.
The high-level meeting took place on 6 May 2025 at Rensis House, 5 Gloucester Street in Freetown, bringing together key figures from both institutions to chart a sustainable path forward. Leading the EDSA delegation was Deputy Minister of Energy I, Edmond Nonie, accompanied by James Rogers, Deputy Director General of EDSA, Matthias Abu-Mattia, Acting Chief Finance Officer and Dr. Emmanuel Mannah, Director General of the Sierra Leone Electricity and Water Regulatory Commission.
On the NRA’s side, Commissioner General Jeneba J. Bangura was joined by Deputy Commissioner General 2, Gerald H. Ganda and other senior officials.
The discussions resulted in a key breakthrough: EDSA will be allowed to resume normal operations while committing to settle its financial obligations through a structured payment timeline. That arrangement seeks to maintain the integrity of tax compliance while avoiding further disruptions to essential energy services.
Commissioner General, Jeneba J. Bangura, emphasized that the NRA’s enforcement actions are not punitive but are designed to promote a culture of transparency, fiscal discipline and revenue enhancement within Government institutions.
“We are committed to working with all public entities to ensure compliance, not confrontation,” she stated. “Today’s understanding with EDSA is a clear example of how collaboration and open dialogue can produce practical solutions that benefit the nation as a whole.”
Deputy Minister, Edmond Nonie, welcomed the agreement, noting the importance of continued energy supply to Sierra Leoneans and reaffirming EDSA’s dedication to meeting its financial responsibilities while delivering on its public mandate.
The resolution of the matter marks a significant step in building institutional cooperation and ensuring that public sector agencies uphold their tax obligations, ultimately contributing to national development.
This renewed partnership between NRA and EDSA not only restores operations but also paves the way for more effective inter-agency collaboration in achieving fiscal sustainability and public trust.
