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The Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has officially inaugurated a nine-member board for the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). The board is chaired by Hon. George Ricketts Hagan, a former Deputy Finance Minister and Member of Parliament for Cape Coast South.
Board Members.
The newly inaugurated board comprises the following members:
1. Hon. George Ricketts Hagan – Chairperson
2. Mr. Anthony Sarpong (GRA Commissioner) – Member
3. Mr. Patrick Nomo – Member
4. Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare – Member
5. Dr. Zakaria Mumuni – Member
6. Madam Faustina Nelson – Member
7. Mr. George Ayiretey – Member
8. Hon. Laadi Ayamba – Member
9. Mr. Francis-Xavier Sosu – Member
Mandate and Expectations.
The Ghana Revenue Authority plays a crucial role in mobilizing revenue for the country’s development. The newly inaugurated board is expected to provide strategic direction and oversight to ensure the GRA effectively collects taxes and other revenue due to the state.
Significance of the Inauguration.
The inauguration of the board is a significant step towards strengthening the GRA and enhancing its capacity to collect revenue. The board’s expertise and experience are expected to contribute to the GRA’s efforts in improving tax compliance, reducing tax evasion, and increasing revenue mobilization.
Minister’s Remarks.
Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, Minister for Finance, expressed confidence in the board’s ability to provide effective leadership and guidance to the GRA. He emphasized the importance of the GRA’s role in supporting the country’s economic development and urged the board to work tirelessly to ensure the authority meets its revenue targets.
The inauguration of the new board for the Ghana Revenue Authority marks a new chapter in the authority’s efforts to improve revenue mobilization and support the country’s economic development. With the expertise and experience of the board members, the GRA is poised to make significant strides in tax collection and revenue mobilization.
