SSRA Inaugurates New Prefab Office for Tax Staff
By John Akoon
The South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) on Monday inaugurated a new prefabricated office building for its Domestic Tax Revenue Division staff, a development officials say will improve working conditions and enhance tax administration services.
The newly inaugurated facility, located within the Domestic Tax Revenue Division in Juba, is going to accommodate about 130 staff members, addressing longstanding office space shortages within the division.
Speaking during the inauguration ceremony, Ajang Ajang Lino, Commissioner of the Domestic Tax Revenue Division, said the new office will provide workspace for revenue officers, principals, chiefs, and assistant commissioners who previously lacked adequate office accommodations.
“The total number is about 130 staff members who will be accommodated in these offices, including four assistant commissioners who initially did not have places to sit,” Ajang said.
The expansion comes as the tax authority continues implementing institutional reforms aimed at strengthening revenue collection and improving service delivery.
Deputy Commissioner General Solomon Ariik Manyok described the project as a significant milestone in the authority’s development, emphasizing that investing in staff welfare is essential to achieving the agency’s objectives.
“This project demonstrates our commitment to moving the Revenue Authority in the right direction. It is not only an investment in infrastructure but also an investment in our staff, who remain our most valuable asset,” Manyok said.
He urged employees to uphold professionalism, ethical conduct, and teamwork to support the country’s economic growth and the authority’s reform agenda.In his inaugural remarks, Commissioner General Amb. Moun Deng Ajuet stated that the authority’s transformation efforts extend beyond physical infrastructure and are focused on building a capable workforce and expanding tax administration services nationwide.
“The work is not about big offices; it is about brains. We are here for reform. We have opened offices in Juba and across the states and deployed personnel to improve service delivery. Reform means change, and change is often good,” Deng said.
He reiterated that the authority’s core mandate is to collect revenue and transfer it to government accounts, while decisions regarding fixed assets and infrastructure funding rest with the Ministry of Finance and Planning.
“Our mandate is to collect revenue through the system and remit it to government accounts,” he clarified.The inauguration was attended by senior SSRA officials and staff members, with the new facility expected to strengthen operations within the Domestic Tax Division and support the authority’s broader modernization and reform efforts.
