The KNUST Chapter of the Federation of University Senior Staff Association of Ghana (FUSSAG) has sworn in their newly elected executives. The executives would serve the Association for the next four years.
The swearing in ceremony was witnessed by the University Management, Representatives from the Regional Labour Office, FUSSAG National level, Labour Unions in Public Universities and the outgoing KNUST FUSSAG Executives. Members of FUSSAG and Staff of the University were also present.
The newly appointed executives were Joseph Agalik Agalik (Chairman), Ernest Ofori Duah (First Vice-Chairman), Nana Adjoa Insaidoo (Second Vice-Chairman) Joseph William Fynn (Secretary) and Peter Ketinga (Assistant Secretary). The rest were Anthony Amankwah (Trustee), Hayford Johnson Okumka, Dorcas lily Otchere and Yaw Kwarteng as Council Members.
Kobby Yebo-Okrah, the Registrar, swore the new executives into office. He charged them to live above reproach and to serve the Association and the University with respect, humility and selflessness to justify the confidence their members have in them.
The Out-going FUSSAG President, Asare Bediako, was grateful to members of the association for their cooperation during his term of office. He advised the Incoming Executives to tread cautiously in dealing with issues and to consult experts when the need arises. Mr. Bediako further advised the new executives to continue the good works they left behind.
Joseph Agalik Agalik, the Incoming Chairman, paid tribute to their predecessors for their dedication and contributions towards the growth of the Association.
Mr. Agalik noted that using violence and mayhem in fighting for better conditions of service had become a thing of the past. This is because modern-day negotiations are best done through dialogue. As such, during his tenure they would push for better working conditions for the senior staff.
He said his priority areas would be promotions and staff welfare. He further challenged the University to change certain rules which do not augur well for staff.
Professor Peter Donkor, the Pro Vice-Chancellor pledged management’s commitment to the welfare of workers.
There were solidarity messages from the Trade Union Congress, Regional Labour Office, Teachers and Educational Workers Union (TEWU), Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA) and University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG).
