By Pewu Y. Sumo
Kakata, Margibi County– Liberian journalists have been called upon to embrace specialization in taxation reporting, transforming their work into a powerful tool for national development, transparency, and public understanding.
At a recently held tax reporting training workshop held by the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) in collaboration with the Press Union of Liberia (PUL) which brought together thirty (30) Journalists from across Margibi and Montserrado Counties, LRA’s Communication, Media and Public Affairs Manager Danicious Kaihenneh Sengbeh sent a clarion call to journalists at the training.
“The training underscores the critical role that well-informed journalists play in increasing public awareness, promoting voluntary tax compliance, and ultimately enhancing national revenue for development,” Sengbeh said. “No journalist can effectively report on an issue they do not fully understand.”
Sengbeh emphasized that reporting on taxation is “more than just professional development; it is a calling to specialization.” He highlighted the profound impact journalists can have, stating that their work can “shape public perception, inspire confidence, compliance and directly influence the progress of our nation.”
“Every headline, every broadcast, every social media post you share have the power to make taxation not just a policy but a shared national responsibility,” Sengbeh stressed.
He said journalists who had acquired the knowledge in tax reporting must be “ambassadors for transparency, accountability, and development,” urging them to bridge the “knowledge gap,” empower citizens, and convey that “paying taxes is not a burden.”
He called for continued collaboration with the media to simplify complex issues and ensure every Liberian understands the rationale behind the taxes they pay.
The training is part of the LRA’s 2025 media engagement strategy intended to bridge the gap between the LRA and the wider Liberian public.
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