The Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, Professor , 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 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 April 11, 2025, in the Volta Region, on behalf of the Vice President, Alex Segbefia, described the event as both a celebration of their 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, Opoku-Agyemang underscored the urgent need to strengthen domestic revenue mobilization amid declining international financing options.
She announced a series of measures the government is undertaking to enhance revenue collection and reduce reliance on external funding.
