Obed
Ametefe

Customs Operations Officer

Customs & Preventive Operations Specialist at the Ghana Revenue Authority — Customs Division, dedicated to safeguarding national borders, ensuring trade compliance, and facilitating lawful international commerce.

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Obed Ametefe – Customs & Preventive Operations Officer at Ghana Revenue Authority, Customs Division

About Me.

Obed Ametefe – professional portrait, Customs & Preventive Operations Officer based in Accra, Ghana

I am a dedicated Customs & Preventive Operations Officer at the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) — Customs Division, specializing in border security, cargo inspection, trade compliance, and revenue protection. With a strong commitment to national service, I ensure smooth and lawful international trade operations.

  • Core Competencies: Customs Enforcement, Trade Facilitation, Risk Assessment, Cargo Inspection, Revenue Protection, Anti-Smuggling Operations & Regulatory Compliance.
GRA

Ghana Revenue
Authority

BSc

BlueCrest University
College

Accra

Based in
Ghana

Services.

Customs Compliance

Expert guidance on customs regulations, tariff classifications, and documentation to ensure seamless compliance with Ghana’s trade laws.

Trade Facilitation

Streamlining import and export processes to facilitate lawful international commerce while maintaining the highest security standards.

Risk Assessment

Conducting thorough risk analyses and cargo inspections to identify and prevent smuggling, fraud, and contraband activities at entry points.

Revenue Protection

Ensuring accurate duty and tax collection on imports and exports, protecting national revenue through meticulous documentation and enforcement.

Experience.

Qualifications & Certificates

2025

Postgraduate Program in Cybersecurity

University of Texas at Austin

2021

Financial Markets

Yale University

2021

MSc Strategic Management & Leadership

KNUST

2021

Global Collaboration Certificate

X-Culture

2019

BSc Information Technology

BlueCrest University College (UEW affiliated)

2016

Advanced Drill & Duties Certificate

Military Academy, Teshie, Accra

2015

Professional Diploma in IT (Network Engineering)

NIIT

2013

Diploma in Computer Application

IIBM, New Delhi

2010

Drill Instructors Certificate

Customs Academy, Kpetoe

2009

Basic Paramilitary & Customs Procedures

Customs Academy, Kpetoe

2007

Teachers Agents of Dissemination & Change (TAD)

GES

2004

Senior Secondary School Certificate

SOGASCO (SSCE)

2001

Basic Education Certificate

Dabala Junction D/A Primary (BECE)

Skills & Expertise

Customs Law & Tariff Classification
Import/Export Documentation
Cargo Scanning & Examination
Data Analysis & Reporting
Team Leadership
Communication & Negotiation
Cybersecurity
Strategic Management

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