Brigadier General Glover Ashong Annan Appointed as New Customs Commissioner
President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Brigadier General Glover Ashong Annan as the new Commissioner of the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA).
A statement issued on Sunday, March 23, and signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Spokesperson to the President and Minister for Government Communications, confirmed the appointment.
Brig. Gen. Annan, a distinguished officer of the Ghana Army, is expected to reset the Customs Division and enhance the GRA’s revenue mobilization efforts as part of the government’s broader strategy to stabilize the economy.
Prior to his appointment, Brig. Gen. Annan served as the Presidential Security Coordinator, bringing extensive experience in security and administrative operations to his new role.
President Mahama, upon making the appointment, expressed his appreciation to the outgoing Commissioner, Brigadier General Ziblim Ayorrogo, for his dedicated service to the Customs Division and the nation.
The new appointment aligns with the government’s commitment to improving revenue collection and strengthening the efficiency of the Customs Division in facilitating trade and combating smuggling.
