Monrovia, Liberia – The world’s premier customs governing organization, the World Customs Organization (WCO), offers Certificates of Merit to ten customs officials from the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA).
The awards recognize the officers’ significant contributions to customs operations both domestically and abroad and celebrate remarkable service within the international customs community.
WCO Secretary General Ian Saunders signed the Customs Merit Awards, which emphasize the significant contributions made by the recipients to the advancement of customs operations, administration, and activities at all levels.
The ten officers recognized include: Abraham Siafa, Acting Assistant Commissioner for Compliance & Enforcement Division, L. Daniel Jaiblai, Manager, Post Clearance Audit Unit, Abel Sneh, Manager, Anti-Smuggling Unit and Sando Raynes, Manager, Duty-Free Unit.
Others are, Bazzie Akoi, Supervisor, ASYCUDA Functional Team, Boima Manobah – Supervisor, Office of the Commissioner of Customs, Abraham W. Zuah, Technical Officer, Office of the Commissioner of Customs, Amos Kollie, Supervisor, Centralized Assessment Unit, Williametta Cisco Jlateh, Junior Officer, Anti-Smuggling Unit and Gbarkpadah Wuo, Junior Officer, Centralized Assessment Unit.
On behalf of the WCO, LRA Customs Commissioner Saa Saamoi presented the prizes and praised the officers for their outstanding efforts and persistent commitment to raising LRA Customs to international standards. He urged the awardees to keep striving for greatness and to honor the WCO’s confidence in them.
“Your hard work and dedication have not only improved the LRA’s standing but also established a standard that others may follow. Allow this honor to motivate you to keep helping LRA Customs succeed,” Commissioner Saamoi stated.
Additionally, LRA Commissioner General James Dorbor Jallah commended the recipients, highlighting how their exceptional performance elevates the LRA and sets it apart from other tax administrations in the region.
According to Commissioner General Jallah, “this recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our customs officers, and I encourage all of you to continue raising the bar for excellence in all your duties.”
The LRA’s dedication to upholding the highest levels of professionalism in customs operations is further confirmed by the WCO certification.
With the subject “Customs Delivering on its Commitment to Efficiency, Security, and Prosperity,” the awards were recently given out at the 2025 International Customs Day 2025 festivities in Monrovia.
The event served as a reminder of how important customs officials are to maintaining national boundaries, promoting trade, and aiding in the collection of national taxes.
