Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has inaugurated a nine-member board for the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) to enhance domestic revenue mobilization and uphold integrity in public finance management. The board, chaired by George Kweku Ricketts-Hagan, a former Deputy Finance Minister, includes:
- Board Members:
- George Kweku Ricketts-Hagan – Chairperson
- Anthony Sarpong – GRA Commissioner and Member
- Patrick Nomo – Member
- Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare – Member
- Dr. Zakaria Mumuni – Member
- Faustina Nelson – Member
- George Ayiretey – Member
- Laadi Ayamba – Member
- Francis-Xavier Sosu – Member
Dr. Forson emphasized the GRA’s vital role in Ghana’s economic development, citing the need for efficient revenue mobilization to support public expenditure. He tasked the board to:
- Key Focus Areas:
- Combat Smuggling: Take decisive action against smuggling activities undermining revenue efforts
- Broaden Tax Net: Implement innovative strategies to improve compliance without overburdening taxpayers
- Efficiency and Transparency: Enhance revenue administration through technology adoption and transparency
The new board is expected to provide strategic leadership and guide policy implementation to reform and modernize Ghana’s revenue collection systems.
