Accra, Feb. 23, GNA—President John Dramani Mahama on Monday appointed Mr Aaron Kanor, an accomplished Customs professional, as Acting Commissioner of the Customs Division, Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), with immediate effect.
He takes over from Brigadier General Glover Ashong Annan, the GRA said in a release issued on Monday.
Mr Kanor has over three decades of distinguished service in revenue mobilization, border security, and trade facilitation at the GRA.
He has a wealth of experience, strategic insight, and dedication to Public Service.
His appointment marks a significant step in strengthening Customs administration, improving compliance and supporting Ghana’s economic growth through efficient and secure trade systems, bringing renewed spirit and direction to the Customs Division.
His career is defined by integrity, operational excellence, and strategic leadership.
Prior to his appointment, Mr Kanor served as Officer in Charge of Port Operations, where he oversaw critical Customs functions including enforcement of customs laws, revenue collection, and trade facilitation.
His leadership has contributed significantly to strengthening border security systems and enhancing compliance within Ghana’s International trade environment.
Over the years, he had held several key leadership positions across the country, including Sector Commander at the Kotoka International Airport and Wa Collections, and Chief Revenue Officer in multiple operational areas.
In those roles, he spearheaded intelligence-led operations that curtailed smuggling, uncovered invoice falsification schemes, and disrupted criminal syndicates involved in vehicle identification manipulation.
Those efforts resulted in improved revenue performance and strengthened national security.
Mr. Kanor had also played an instrumental role in advancing modernisation initiatives within the Customs Division, including electronic valuation systems and strategic projects that improved operational efficiency and reduced cargo clearance turnaround times.
His work had contributed to aligning Ghana’s customs administration with international best practices and facilitating legitimate trade.
The Board, Management and staff congratulated Mr Kanor in his new role and expressed gratitude to the outgoing Commissioner of Customs, Brig. Gen. Annan, for his leadership at the Customs Division.
GNA
Edited by Agnes Boye-Doe