The Aflao Costume Division of GRA in the Volta Region has held its end-of-year dinner and awards night for hardworking staff.
Speaking at the dinner, the Assistant Commissioner for the Costume Division at Aflao Border, Joe Allan, expressed his profound gratitude to all the officers under him, stating that without them, nothing could be achieved.
According to the Assistant Commissioner, with the help of all officers, they were able to exceed their revenue target for 2024 by generating over GHC 462.77 million.
Although the year was challenging, all officers put their shoulders to the wheel. He mentioned that they thought they would not make it, but with the hardworking staff, they achieved success.
He also emphasized the need for adopting new, innovative strategies to combat smuggling activities.
He stated that these strategies largely paid off, especially with the dynamic leadership of heads of stations and units.
With support from hardworking officers, they managed to exceed their target, realizing revenue of GHC 558 million, a difference of GHC 95.27 million.
This exceeded their target by 20.59%, even in the face of dwindling staff strength.
Assistant Commissioner Joe Allan made a passionate appeal to top management about the urgent need to absorb their contract staff, including former NABCO personnel, who have gained significant experience over the past seven years, to augment their staff strength.
The Assistant Commissioner also called on individuals, NGOs, philanthropists, and all government agencies to come to their aid in building up their ongoing hospital project.
At the event, the chairman, Chief Revenue Officer and Commander of the GRA Academy and the Training School at Kpetoe, CRO Theodore Kafui Ahiable, congratulated the Sector Commander of Aflao Customs Division, Assistant Commissioner Joe Allan, and his staff for their hard work in exceeding the national revenue targets. He urged them to continue working hard to help the government’s development agenda.
The Ag. Deputy Commissioner of Preventive GRA- Ofori Peter Antobre urged all staff to remain united and work hard for the nation, as they will enjoy the rewards of their efforts.
Mr. Anthony Sewor, Chairman of the Retired Customs Officers, encouraged all officers to plan well for their future by joining the union to secure their futures.
In total, over ten officers from various sectors were awarded for their hard work. Martin Tashie, the Sogakofe-Dabala Sector officer, was named the overall best hardworking staff of the year.
The overall best award winner also urged other staff members to work hard and be self-reliant to help the nation.
