Local authorities across the nation are joining forces with the National Service Authority (NSA) to ramp up revenue collection at the assembly level.
This innovative partnership will see the District, Municipal, and Metropolitan Assemblies (MMDCEs) teaming up with the NSA to bolster revenue mobilization efforts.
Elected MMDCEs will be entering agreements with the NSA, leading to the deployment of service personnel to assist in revenue collection.
These Revenue Mobilization Agents will play a crucial role in enhancing revenue collection by gathering property rates and other sources of income within the localities.
Operating under specific targets, these agents are expected to meet monthly revenue goals. Exceptional performers who meet their targets will have the opportunity to secure a permanent position at the end of their service term.
Minister Ahmed Ibrahim, overseeing Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs, emphasized the importance of setting performance targets for both the MMDCEs and service personnel. He highlighted the need for efficient resource utilization and the role these agents will play in driving revenue growth.
With a focus on accountability and reform, the performance of MMDCEs will now be gauged based on their revenue generation efforts. Minister Ibrahim emphasized that those in power must deliver results, or risk being replaced.
The initiative to boost revenue collection has garnered support from Ghana’s development partners, who are eager to contribute technical expertise to this collaborative effort.
Notably, partners who had previously withdrawn their support have reengaged with the government, showing confidence in the new administration’s commitment to driving local revenue generation.
Utilizing advanced software tools and expertise from international partners, the government aims to enhance revenue collection practices and ensure sustainable financial growth at the local level.
This transformative initiative signals a new era of collaboration and progress in Ghana’s local governance sector.