As part of his commitment to engage and motivate tax officers in the country, the Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has called on officers at the Legon Tax Service Centre to step up their efforts in tax collection.
The Minister, who has been paying working visits to staff at the various tax centres, took his recent visit to the Legon Tax Centre.
During the engagement with the officers, the Minister stressed that Ghana’s development heavily depends on their performance and discipline on the job.
Dr. Ato Forson encouraged the officers to be more proactive, assertive, and deliberate about expanding the tax net.
He emphasised that meeting national revenue targets requires a strong sense of responsibility and a renewed commitment from those directly involved in collecting taxes.
He reminded the officers that Ghana’s ability to fund public services, including healthcare, education, infrastructure, and social programmes, relies significantly on how effectively the tax system functions.
The Minister, in a Facebook post, indicated that, “I urged them to be more proactive and assertive in tax collection. I charged the officers to take ownership of their targets and be deliberate in expanding the tax net.”
Dr. Forson urged the team to adopt a results-driven mindset, one that prioritises professionalism, proactive engagement with taxpayers, and discipline in pursuing their targets.
With stronger focus and determination, he said, the country can mobilise the resources needed to support growth and secure a stronger future.
“Ghana needs the revenue, and the work they do is critical to funding public services and driving national development. With focus, discipline, and commitment, we can mobilise the resources required to support growth, deliver essential services, and secure a stronger future for our country,” he further noted.
The Minister’s charge to the tax officers forms part of a broader national call for improved domestic revenue mobilisation as Ghana works to strengthen its economy and reduce reliance on external financing.
