Finance Minister Hosts WATAF Delegation Ahead of High-Level Policy Dialogue in Freetown

A high-level delegation from the West Africa Tax Administration Forum (WATAF), hosted by National Revenue Authority (NRA) Commissioner General Mrs. Jeneba J. Bangura, has paid a courtesy call on the Honourable Minister of Finance, Mr. Sheku Ahmed Fantamadi Bangura.

The delegation included WATAF Executive Secretary, Mr. Jules Tapsoba, and WATAF Chairman, Mrs. Eliane Talato Djigueemde-Ouedraogo, who also serves as Director General of the Burkina Faso Revenue Authority. The two leaders are in Freetown to co-host the 7th WATAF High-Level Policy Dialogue on “Financing Development Through Effective Tax Systems,” scheduled for September 15–19, 2025.

During the meeting, the visiting officials shared insights from their respective countries’ experiences in revenue generation and administration. They expressed confidence that the knowledge exchange from the upcoming deliberations would benefit all member states and commended Commissioner General Bangura for her visionary leadership in convening the event.

Commissioner General Bangura underscored the importance of the WATAF Policy Dialogue in strengthening tax administration capacity across West Africa.

In his remarks, Finance Minister Bangura welcomed the delegation and reaffirmed Sierra Leone’s commitment to regional tax collaboration, noting WATAF’s critical role in advancing modern tax administration practices across the sub-region.

The meeting concluded with a shared pledge to deepen regional cooperation and improve the efficiency of tax systems for sustainable development.