The Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, Her Excellency Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has charged newly commissioned officer cadets of the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) to uphold discipline, integrity, and professionalism in the discharge of their duties, in order to help strengthen Ghana's economic resilience and development.
Speaking as the Special Guest of Honour and Reviewing Officer at the graduation ceremony of Customs Officer Cadets on Friday in the Volta Region, Alex Segbefia, representing the Vice President-described the event as both a celebration of the cadets' endurance through nine months of rigorous training and the beginning of a lifelong commitment to national service. "You are not just tax collectors," she told the graduates. "You are ambassadors of Ghana.
Your interactions with traders and travelers shape perceptions of our nation.
Every cedi properly assessed and collected helps build schools, supply hospitals, and invest in infrastructure." In a speech focused heavily on the nation's economic future, Vice President Opoku-Agyemang underscored the urgent need to strengthen domestic revenue mobilization amid declining international financing options.
