Chadian New Director of Fraud Surveillance and Enforcement Ready to Meet the Challenges By Djimet Wiche Wahili Alwihda Info, May 30, 2023

 

Chad: new Director of Fraud Surveillance and Enforcement ready to meet the challenges

On May 29, 2023, Ousmane Mahamadine Kessou officially took office as the new Director of Surveillance and Fraud Prevention within the Directorate General of Customs and Indirect Taxes, during a handover ceremony.

Several Customs officials were present at the event, including former Directors of Surveillance and Enforcement Enforcement, Ousmane Mahamadine Kessou and Saleh Abakar Annour.

The new Director of Fraud Surveillance and Repression, Ousmane Mahamadine Kessou, expressed his gratitude to the transitional president, Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno, as well as the Minister of Finance, Budget and Public Accounts, for their confidence in him.

It is fully aware of the crucial importance of its mission and the responsibilities incumbent upon it. "The fight against fraud requires our vigilance, determination and unwavering commitment. Together, we are the guardians of the integrity of our institution and the public's trust in us. Fraudsters are relentlessly trying to circumvent our efforts, and we must be united and resolute to counter them.

I am convinced that our strength lies in our unity and collaboration. By sharing knowledge, adopting innovative approaches and working hand in hand, we will succeed in preventing, detecting and suppressing fraud more effectively," he said. The new Director also paid tribute to his predecessor, Saleh Abakar Annour, for his exemplary leadership and tireless efforts in the fight against fraud.

He is committed to building on the results already achieved under his leadership and reaching new heights. "I am therefore counting on your support, commitment and collaboration to successfully accomplish this new mission.

I am convinced that we will be able to meet these challenges thanks to our creativity, our determination and our ability to work together", added the new Director of Supervision and Suppression of Fraud within the Directorate General of Customs and Indirect Taxes.

The outgoing director, Saleh Abakar Annour, expressed his wishes for success to his successor in his new role. The signing of the minutes marked the end of the handover ceremony between the two Customs officials.

Chad: new Director of Fraud Surveillance and Enforcement ready to meet the challenges (alwihdainfo.com)

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