CUBAG President Reaffirms Commitment to People, Technology, and Partnerships at AGM 2025
President of the Customs Brokers Association of Ghana (CUBAG), Nana Fredua Ofori-Atta, has reaffirmed the Association’s commitment to empowering its members through people-centred policies, technology adoption, and strategic partnerships to ensure sustainable growth in an increasingly complex global trade environment.
Delivering his address at CUBAG’s 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM), held under the theme “Empowering Progress: CUBAG’s Commitment to People, Technology and Partnerships for Sustainable Growth,” Mr. Ofori-Atta described the occasion as a defining moment for the 33-year-old Association as it continues efforts to reposition itself as a modern, world-class trade body.
Reflecting on the past year, he said CUBAG had made notable progress in strengthening member welfare, professional capacity, and institutional credibility, despite challenges stemming from global trade disruptions, policy shifts, and financial volatility.
Mr. Ofori-Atta highlighted the successful rollout of CUBAG’s Group Life Welfare Insurance Policy as a major milestone, noting that 969 members and 332 directors have signed onto the scheme since its introduction. He said the policy significantly improves benefits for members, replacing the Association’s previous welfare arrangements with enhanced coverage for employees and directors.
He also pointed to the growing impact of the CUBAG Training Institute (CTI), which has trained over 200 participants since rolling out short courses in 2024. According to him, the Institute has helped address skills gaps within the customs brokerage industry while supporting research and data generation to inform policy advocacy.
On international engagement, the CUBAG President noted that the Association, through CTI, collaborated with the World Customs Organization (WCO) and the European Union to organise a Training-of-Trainers programme on Rules of Origin in Brussels in early 2025, further enhancing the technical capacity of Ghanaian customs brokers.
Mr. Ofori-Atta acknowledged that funding constraints had slowed some infrastructure and technology projects but expressed optimism following the recent upward adjustment of the Association’s levy, which took effect in November 2025 after more than six years without a review.
Looking ahead, he stressed the need for long-term strategic planning, urging members to embrace innovation, deepen collaboration, and take advantage of emerging investment opportunities, including the Ghana Fixed Income Market.
“Our ability to remain relevant and resilient will depend on the investments we make today in our people, technology, and partnerships,” he said, adding that unity and collective effort would be key to securing the future of the customs brokerage profession in Ghana.
He concluded by reaffirming CUBAG’s core values of integrity, efficiency, and professionalism, calling on members to remain committed to building a stronger and more credible Association for the benefit of the wider trade community.
