The Minister of Finance, Sheku Fantamadi Bangura, has called on senior managers of the Ministry of Finance to exercise strong policy discipline and leadership in implementing economic and financial management policies in 2026.
He made the call during a Senior Management Retreat this month at the Fabulous Resort in York Village, where he urged management to act boldly and robustly to achieve government policy goals.
The Minister commended the management and staff of the Ministry for ending 2025 on a positive note, noting that 2024 ended with challenges, including slippages in the programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Sheku Fantamadi Bangura explained that renewed focus and discipline in 2025 ensured that commitments to development partners were met, resulting in improved macroeconomic performance.
The Minister attributed this progress to professionalism, commitment, and difficult decisions taken by staff under challenging conditions.
The Finance Minister stressed that all departments must now work proactively to meet 2026 targets, emphasizing the need to sustain the momentum achieved in 2025.
He outlined key priority areas for 2026, including revenue and tax policies, climate finance, expenditure management, budget execution, and innovative ways of funding government service delivery.
Speaking at the retreat, Matthew Dingie said the Ministry of Finance has the responsibility to mobilise resources to fund government programmes and projects, adding that the retreat’s theme focused on enhancing domestic revenue mobilisation for sustainable economic stability and service delivery. Deputy Minister of Finance I, Kadiatu Allie, described the retreat as an opportunity for reflection and improvement, calling for stronger accountability, transparency, and improved budget credibility, debt management, revenue mobilisation, and impactful social spending
