President Mahama Makes Key Appointment, Sacks Brigadier General Ayorrogo as Customs Commissioner
In a move aimed at strengthening the country's revenue collection efforts, President John Dramani Mahama has made a significant appointment, naming Brigadier General Glover Ashong Annan as the new Commissioner of the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). This development comes after the President dismissed Brigadier General Ziblim Ayorrogo from the same position, effective immediately.
The decision, which was confirmed in a statement dated Sunday, March 23, signed by the Minister of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, marks a significant shift in the leadership of the Customs Division. Brigadier General Ayorrogo, who was appointed to the role on April 9, 2024, by former President Nana Akufo-Addo, has been relieved of his duties, and his successor has been tasked with reforming the Customs Division and supporting the Ghana Revenue Authority in achieving its targets.
Brigadier General Annan, who was recently appointed as the Acting Chief of Staff of the Ghana Armed Forces before being reassigned to this role, is a well-respected, dedicated, principled, and patriotic commissioned officer of the Ghana Army. His appointment is seen as a strategic move by the Mahama administration to strengthen the country's revenue collection efforts and improve the efficiency of the Customs Division.
The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority plays a critical role in the country's revenue collection efforts, and its effective management is essential to the country's economic development. The division is responsible for collecting import duties, taxes, and other levies on goods imported into the country. It also plays a crucial role in enforcing customs regulations and preventing smuggling.
The appointment of Brigadier General Annan as the new Commissioner of the Customs Division is expected to bring a new level of efficiency and effectiveness to the division. His experience and expertise in military logistics and administration are expected to be invaluable in reforming the Customs Division and improving its revenue collection efforts.
The Mahama administration has been working to strengthen the country's revenue collection efforts, and the appointment of Brigadier General Annan is seen as a key part of this effort. The administration has also been working to improve the efficiency of the Ghana Revenue Authority and to reduce corruption and smuggling in the customs sector.
In addition to the appointment of Brigadier General Annan, the Mahama administration has also made several other key appointments in recent days. These include the appointment of DDGP 3 Patience Baffoe-Bonnie as the new Director-General of the Ghana Prisons Service, DCFO Daniella Mawusi Ntow Sarpong as the new Chief Fire Officer of the Ghana National Fire Service, and DCI Samuel Basentale as the new Comptroller-General of the Ghana Immigration Service.
These appointments are seen as part of a broader effort by the Mahama administration to strengthen the country's security and revenue collection efforts. The administration has been working to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the country's security agencies, and these appointments are seen as a key part of this effort.
In conclusion, the appointment of Brigadier General Annan as the new Commissioner of the Customs Division is a significant development that is expected to bring a new level of efficiency and effectiveness to the division. The Mahama administration's efforts to strengthen the country's revenue collection efforts and improve the efficiency of the Ghana Revenue Authority are seen as a key part of the country's economic development efforts.