Ghana’s Vice President, Jane Naana Opoku Agyeman, has congratulated the graduating officer cadets of the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) on their completion of nine months of rigorous training. In a speech delivered on her behalf by her Chief of Staff, Akex Segbefia, the Vice President emphasized the critical role the cadets will play in Ghana’s economic transformation agenda, particularly in revenue mobilization and border security.
The Vice President stressed the importance of integrity, discipline, and dedication in the cadets’ new roles, highlighting that self-reliance is no longer optional but essential for the country’s prosperity. She also outlined several policy measures the government is implementing to enhance revenue mobilization, including reviewing the tax exemption regime, rationalizing port fees, and restructuring the GRA to improve tax administration and compliance.
The graduating class consisted of 287 senior and junior cadets, including 79 senior cadets and 208 junior cadets, who were enrolled at the GRA Academy at Kpetoe in March 2021. The Vice President commended the leadership and instructors at the Academy for their dedication in preparing the cadets to uphold the mandate of the Customs Division.
In her remarks, the Vice President expressed pride in the cadets’ endurance and commitment, noting that their role is vital to national development. She urged them to remain disciplined, dedicated, and patriotic as they step into their critical roles as revenue mobilizers and border security enforcers. The event was attended by senior officials of the Ghana Revenue Authority, government representatives, traditional leaders, and families of the graduating cadets.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
