Parliament has ratified a contract between the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and Truedare Investment Limited aimed at modernising customs administration by tracking the contents of containers for imported goods.
The purpose of this agreement is to implement a digital inspection solution that will enhance the Integrated Customs Management System (ICUMS), thereby improving revenue mobilisation.
While presenting the Finance Committee’s report regarding the agreement, Chairman Isaac Adongo highlighted that this deal does not incur any additional expenses for the state.
“It has become essential for the government of Ghana to establish a republican digital framework to enhance customs management and revenue generation.
“We have been informed that, despite the existence of an ICUMS, certain deficiencies were identified within the system, which complicated the management of cargo movement, especially concerning pre-arrival arrangements that facilitate the tracking of items entering the country.
“Consequently, the government has opted to enter into this agreement to guarantee effective tracking of customs classifications and pricing, ensuring that the revenue owed to the state is collected efficiently, without incurring extra costs,” he remarked.
