Mr Alex Nartey — President of JUSAG

JUSAG urges members to be innovative - In COVID-19 working period

Daily Graphic May - 01 - 2020 , 12:51

The Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) has called on workers to use the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) as a means to introduce innovations and also improve their way of work.

In its May Day message signed by its President, Mr Alex Nartey, the association said COVID-19 had shown that things could not be done as normal as it used to be.

“As workers, the breath of life in these trying times should help us chart new ways or improve on the things we do.

“It will not be enough to say that COVID-19 has or will affect the livelihood of the nation and yet fail to take the steps necessary to alleviate or lessen the burden. Today, we are familiar with working-from-home, e-learning, online sales and the rest. Chasing and waiting for the Director or officer in-charge is becoming a thing of the past,” the association said in the message.

Judiciary

JUSAG particularly called on its members and other officers of the judicial service to adapt to the e-justice system to improve on justice delivery processes during the difficult period.

According to the JUSAG, protection of fundamental human rights was crucial during this period, and, therefore, it was important for the judiciary to continue to play its role passionately even in the midst of challenges brought about by COVID-19.

“Judges, magistrates, registrars, accountants and all members of the Judicial Service must ensure that justice is not only done but must be manifestly and undoubtedly seen to be done,” the statement added.

The association also reiterated the need for the government to enhance the salaries and allowances of its members to enable them to meet the challenging times.

Obey directives

JUSAG further called on Ghanaians to obey all the health directives meant to contain the virus.