GRA unveils customs border post at Antado, Cape Coast
The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority unveiled its first Command Border post in the Central Region in Antado, near Cape Coast. At the official opening, Commissioner General of the Ghana Revenue Authority, Anthony Kwasi Sarpong, assured of the necessary government support to ensure officers collect revenue for the State. He stated, "We are not here to hinder trade. Our nation depends on the legitimate flow of goods; they feed our factories, stock our shops, and connect us to our neighbours. Our approach at Antado, and throughout the Customs Division, is therefore deliberately balanced."
The move aims to support trade facilitation through the corridor and protect local businesses against illicit trade and unlawful entry of goods. Sarpong noted that the facility signals to neighbouring countries and trading partners that the Customs Division is on this corridor, awake, alert, and accountable. He also assured traders that the post will not be used to hinder trade in the region. He added that they facilitate legitimate trade through faster clearance, predictable procedures, and trained officers who understand ECOWAS protocols, transit conventions, and the rights of carriers. He concluded that the Command Post is the physical expression of that balance, present enough to deter, professional enough to welcome, and ready enough to act.
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The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority has established its first Command Border post in the Central Region at Antado, near Cape Coast.
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