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CEPS fall short of 2006 revenue target
Aflao, (V/R) Jan. 13, Ghanadot/GNA-
The Aflao Sector of the Customs Excise and Preventive
Service (CEPS) last year failed to realise its GH¢ 653
million revenue target, making only GH¢ 444 million, a
shortfall of GH¢ 209 million.
The GH¢ 444 million was however 18.10 per cent above the 376
GH¢ the sector collected in 2006, far in excess of the 338
million GH¢ target for that year.
Mr. Emmanuel Impraim, Assistant Commissioner in- charge of
the Sector noted that the 2006 excellent performance might
have prompted the authorities to increase the 2007 target by
a whooping 107 per cent of the 2006 collection.
He was addressing the Sector's end of year get-together and
awards night at Aflao.
"I must confess it is a frightening target but through
determination, we exceeded the 2005 collection, though we
failed to meet the 2007 target itself," he said.
Mr. Impraim commended the personnel under him, made up of
those at Havi, Kpoglu, Akanu, Dabala-Check point and the
main border at Aflao for their dedication to duty and urged
them to gear up for a greater challenge this year.
"Let us go an extra mile as patriotic citizens by being
vigilant, honest and firm," Mr. Impraim said.
He urged them to display a sense of professionalism to raise
and protect the image and security of the country in the
challenges posed by the CAN 2008 tournament and the general
elections.
Mr. Impriam called for a greater collaboration between the
Service, sister agencies and other stakeholders.
Group-Captain Martin Obeng-Ntim, Aflao Circuit Court Judge,
who chaired the function reminded the personnel to be extra
vigilant against the infiltration of small arms and
narcotics as the country gets busy for general elections
this year.
GNA
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