The Tema Collection Sector of the Customs Division, Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), exceeded its income assortment goal by 8.85 p.c in 2024.
The sector collected GH¢36,857,370,000 on the finish of the yr, exceeding its GH¢33,925,850,000 goal.
That confirmed two consecutive years of improve in income assortment, Assistant Commissioner Christiana Odi Adjei, the instant previous Tema Sector Commander of Customs, stated on Friday.
The Tema Sector collected GH¢24,330,080,000 in 2023 over the GH¢22,351,200.00 focused income for that yr.
Assistant Commissioner Adjei stated this throughout a pull-out ceremony in her honour as she retires from her 32 years of energetic service.
Being the primary feminine to move the sector, she stated different achievements inside her two years as head included the completion of makeover of the convention room, and alternative of the rails alongside two staircases within the lengthy room.
The relaxation had been the formation of a inexperienced channel staff to curb abuses, and buy of a set of swords with equipment, which made the Tema Collection Sector the one within the nation to personal them.
Prior to heading the Tema Sector, her tenure at James Town as sector commander noticed her exceeding the income goal for the yr by 83.23 p.c.
Assistant Comm. Adjei joined the then Customs, Excise, and Prevention Service (CEPS) in 1993 and served with distinction in varied areas.
These included Shai-Ho, Tema, Kotoka International Airport, Kumasi, Headquarters, and Accra (James Town) assortment sectors.
She performed different important roles such because the President of the Ladies Club Tema Collection from 2012 to 2015 and a pioneer within the changeover from Ghana Community Network Services Limited (GCNet) to the Integrated Customs Management System (ICUM).
She additionally helped with the implementation of the Customs Technical Service Bureau, amongst others.
She assured her successor, Assistant Commissioner Theresa Potakey, of her assist to proceed rising the sector’s assortment.
Brigadier General Zibrim Bawah Ayorrogo, the Commissioner, Customs Division of GRA, who was the visitor of honour, famous that Tema was the heartbeat of the Division, disclosing that anytime the Tema Command didn’t meet the goal, the entire Customs Division couldn’t attain its goal.
He stated the retiree’s legacy was one in every of professionalism, innovation, and glorious service, which had been an inspiration to many and a job mannequin to all who had the privilege of working together with her.
“As you transition into retirement, we hope you look back on your career with pride, leaving a legacy that will continue to inspire those who follow in your footsteps,” he added.
Source: GNA