By Mohamoud Walaaleeye
Berbera- The Director General of the Ministry of Finance Mr. Mohamed Abdi Gurhan has urged the Sahil region’s Finance staff to implement the ministry’s various financial management reforms, which is important for revenue collection and to spend in a transparent and accountable manner.
DG Gurhan who is in a working visit at Berbera, met with officials and staff from different departments of the finance, Customs, Inland Revenue, Accountant officials and the tax collection force.
Berbera Customs Director Ahmed Habane who briefed the Director General said customs work is progressing well, and vowed to implement the ministry’s plans to reform financial management.
Mr. Mohamed C. Gurhan, Director General explaining the purpose of his working visit to Berbera said is relating to deliver various messages to the staff of the Ministry of Finance in Sahil region. He thanked the officials and staff of Sahil region for their hard work and dedication, while working in a harsh weather, willingness to fulfill their responsibility to generate revenue for the country.
He also urged staff, business people and Finance Ministry’s partners to strive for safety measures and work hard towards implementation of the National Council for prevention and control recommendations and the Ministry’s message on COVID 19 disease.
“The safety of our staff and taxpayers is our first priority before revenue collection”, said DG Gurhan
DG Gurhan urged all Finance staff to implement the ministry’s various financial management reforms, which are important for revenue collection and to spend in a transparent and accountable manner. Mr Gurhan’s inspections were conducted by the Customs, Land Revenue, Accountant office and Tax Protection force.
