Deputy Minister of Finance directs Customs to leave no cedi to corruptionMr Thomas Nyarko Ampem, the Deputy Minister of Finance, has directed the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) to block money lost through corruption and fraud to boost revenue mobilisation. “We must take decisive steps to eradicate all forms of corruption and fraud, as every cedi lost represented a missed opportunity for national development,” the Deputy Finance Minister told the Customs officers. He said revenue mobilisation remained the backbone of government’s ability to deliver essential services, including infrastructure, education, healthcare, and sanitation to Ghanaians. He reaffirmed government’s commitment to strengthening Customs operations through policy reforms that would seal inefficiencies and shore up revenue to support national development. “At the Ministry of Finance, we are determined to empower you to safeguard our nation’s security and economy.