In Memoriam: Thomas Doe Nah, A Visionary Leader
The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) Commissioner General Thomas Doe Nah has passed away. He was a visionary leader and a devoted public worker, so the LRA and the country of Liberia are very saddened by his passing.
Doe Nah’s dedication to enhancing the nation’s financial industry was evident during his time at the LRA. Liberia was experiencing severe economic shocks when he assumed leadership of the LRA; tax revenue had drastically decreased, inflation was on the rise, and public confidence in the LRA was rapidly eroding. Doe Nah persevered in trying to enhance the organization’s functioning and win back the public’s trust despite these obstacles.
His regard for his coworkers was another quality that defined his leadership. As demonstrated by a ceremony he hosted for 15 LRA retirees, when he expressed gratitude for their efforts and sacrifices to the organization and the nation, he was well-known for appreciating the service of his staff.
Both the LRA and Liberia overall are deeply saddened by Doe Nah’s passing. We will never forget his commitment to public service and his initiatives to develop Liberia’s finance industry. During this trying time, our thoughts are with his friends, colleagues, and family.
Who was Thomas Doe Nah?
With more than 25 years of expertise in banking and non-governmental sector administration, Thomas Doe Nah was a seasoned member of the civil society and a financial industry specialist. He was the Liberia Revenue Authority’s (LRA) Commissioner General.
Doe Nah received her Master of Public Administration (MPA) from Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government in 2016. In addition, he had an accounting and economics Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from the University of Liberia.
He was well-known for his work as the Executive Director of the Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL) for eight years, from 2008 to 2016. Additionally, he had a major role in the passing of important laws that improved accountability in a number of important public sector domains, such as education, natural resource governance, budget design and execution, and public procurement.
As the Program Lead at the Carter Center, Doe Nah advocated for information availability and sound governance in public service. He made a substantial contribution to Liberia’s governance and transparency. His leadership had a significant influence on the nation’s revenue collection system’s explosive growth.
The Liberian people and the LRA both deeply mourn his loss. We will never forget his commitment to public service and his initiatives to develop Liberia’s finance industry.
May his soul rest in peace.
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