Finance Minister Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has praised the Ghana Revenue Authority officials stationed at the Tema Port for their diligent revenue mobilisation efforts.

During a recent visit to the port, which is part of a broader economic strategy aimed at reducing revenue losses and eradicating perceptions of corruption within port operations, Dr Adam conveyed his gratitude for the officials' dedication.

He encouraged them to heighten their vigilance in eliminating all avenues of revenue leakage within the port system.

Dr Adam emphasised that their contributions to bolstering state revenue have been admirable, and the government acknowledges and values their efforts.

“I am sure many people may be thinking that my visit here is to chastise you but my visit here is to motivate and encourage you for what you do.

"When the sector commander was speaking, it became clear that you have been doing well but…you are short of 11.3 per cent and so there is a need for improvement.”

He also pledged greater collaboration with the officials to tackle the challenges facing the Ghana Revenue Authority, demonstrating the government's commitment to addressing issues hindering revenue collection effectively.

“I am very determined to work with you at the management and staff level to address the challenges that you have been experiencing and having over the years. There are leakages and you must ensure that we block those leakages.

“I have received information that there are some goods that are not accounted for and I have been discussing with the commissioner-general how we resolve this because we must put in extreme measures to ensure the accountability of commanders at the warehouses.”