Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson has ordered a major change for the Customs Technical Services Bureau. The bureau will be reorganized under the direct control of the Finance Ministry.
The minister stated this action is meant to strengthen efforts at Ghana's borders. It is also intended to prevent money that should be collected from disappearing.
This reorganization aims to create a single point for assessing the value of imported and exported goods. This should make the process smoother and more efficient.
Improved sharing of information among different parts of the Ghana Revenue Authority is another key goal. This will help customs officials work together better.
Dr. Forson explained that the current system has weaknesses that allow revenue to be lost.
He believes bringing the bureau under central command will fix these issues.
The decision focuses on ensuring all due taxes and duties are collected properly.
This step is part of broader efforts to make sure government revenue collection is as effective as possible.