Deputy Minister for Finance, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, has issued a strong warning against corruption and fraud within Customs operations, stressing that revenue leakages directly undermine Ghana’s national development efforts. “We must take decisive steps to eradicate all forms of corruption and fraud, as every cedi lost represents a missed opportunity for national development,” he stated. The Deputy Finance Minister emphasised that revenue mobilisation remains the backbone of government’s ability to deliver essential services, including infrastructure, education, healthcare, and sanitation. As Ghana joined the international community under the auspices of the World Customs Organization to mark International Customs Day, the Deputy Finance Minister urged Customs officers to recommit themselves to transparency, accountability, and patriotism. He concluded by stressing that protecting national revenue is central to safeguarding Ghana’s future, adding that a zero-tolerance approach to corruption is essential to ensuring that every cedi collected works for the benefit of the nation.