22 March, 2024
The GRA Board and Management conclude tour of stations
The Board of Directors of the Gambia Revenue Authority recently concluded their annual tour to GRA Offices within the West Coast and the Greater Banjul Areas (Seaport, Kanifing Tax Office, Serekunda and Tallinding Tax Office, Giboro Customs, Tanji Customs post, Brusubi Tax Office, Airport, Mandinari Customs and Wellingara Tax Office).
The objective of the tour is meant for them to have first-hand information regarding staff working and living conditions and also to thank them for the wonderful work they are doing. The delegation included the Board Chairperson, Madam Lucy Fye Jagne and her Vice Mr Omar Ceesay and other board members, Commissioner General Mr Yankuba Darboe and other Senior Officials from the GRA.
Speaking to the staff, the Board Chairperson encouraged staff to maintain the good image of the Authority and at the same time continue to their handwork. The Commissioner General also expressed similar sentiments and further tasked the staff to maintain a high level of professionalism when dealing with taxpayers and also to be regular and punctual. He reminded them this target is set at 19.2 billion which requires all hands on deck in order to meet this huge target. The Deputy Commissioner General Mr Essa Jallow and Alhaji K. Mbye, Commissioner of Customs both expressed their gratitude and appreciation for the work the staff have be doing and also urged them to maintain the integrity of the Authority. The Board and Management promised to address the most important staff challenges such as vehicles and furniture which has a direct bearing on performance.