The
Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Emmanuel
Kofi Nti has reiterated the call on staff of the Authority to uphold
the code of conducts of the GRA in a bid to improve its image and win
the confidence of the public.
He
warned that he intends to rid the Authority of the malpractices that
have tarnished its reputation in the past by sanctioning officers who
flout the laws.
Mr. Nti was speaking at the GRA Academy in Kpetoe in the Agortime Ziope District of the Volta Region during the passing out parade for senior cadet officers of the customs division of the Authority after nine months intensive training.
A
total of 51 cadet officers graduated out of which 31 were females and
20 males, the first time in the history of the Academy, that females
outnumbered males.
Aside
physical training and drills, the officers studied courses such as
customs law and operations, patrol and preventive duties, first aid
among others.
The Commissioner-General entreated the new officers to justify the expenditure on their training while at the same time exhibiting honesty, integrity and professionalism especially at this time when enough revenue is needed for the country’s industrial growth.
A
total of 51 cadet officers graduated out of which 31 were females and
20 males, the first time in the history of the Academy, that females
outnumbered males.
Aside
physical training and drills, the officers studied courses such as
customs law and operations, patrol and preventive duties, first aid
among others.
The
Commissioner-General entreated the new officers to justify the
expenditure on their training while at the same time exhibiting honesty,
integrity and professionalism especially at this time when enough
revenue is needed for the country’s industrial growth.
The Volta Regional Minister, Dr. Archibald Letsa urged staff of the GRA to increase its revenue mobilisation for government to execute more development projects.
Source:gbconline.com
