The Commissioner General of the South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA), Rizig Dominic Samuel, has visited the Customs Revenue Division at Juba Internati...
The Commissioner General of the South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA), Rizig Dominic Samuel, has visited the Customs Revenue Division at Juba International Airport to assess revenue collection, operational challenges and staff welfare.Samuel conducted the visit on October 22, 2026, accompanied by the Deputy Commissioner General and other senior SSRA officials.During the visit, Deputy Commissioner for Customs Operations Dr. Daniel Kon Ater briefed the delegation on revenue performance, staffing and operational challenges, including smuggling, limited resources and infrastructure needs.Assistant Commissioner for Customs Akot Makueei Angok also outlined working conditions and difficulties affecting the daily operations of customs staff.Samuel directed customs officers to submit detailed reports on their work progress, operational challenges and resource requirements to help the authority identify practical solutions and improve productivity.He reaffirmed his commitment to improving staff welfare and working conditions, saying he was engaging the Human Resources Department to review relevant policies and explore capacity-building opportunities, including professional training and benchmarking programmes.The commissioner general commended customs officers for their dedication and urged them to uphold integrity, transparency and accountability in revenue collection.He called for stronger measures to combat smuggling, enforce customs regulations and ensure all government revenue is collected and remitted through official channels.Samuel also urged officers to provide taxpayers with accurate information on customs clearance, explain applicable charges, follow established procedures and treat all taxpayers fairly and respectfully.He emphasized the need for closer cooperation among customs officials, immigration authorities, security agencies, traders and other stakeholders to facilitate legitimate trade and travel, strengthen border security and protect government revenue.During the visit, Samuel inspected customs offices to observe ongoing activities, assess working conditions and identify areas requiring improvement.The visit forms part of the SSRA’s broader efforts to strengthen customs operations, improve staff capacity and welfare, increase revenue collection and promote efficient, fair and professional service delivery in support of South Sudan’s revenue mobilisation and border management objectives.Photo Credit: SSRA.
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