LATENESS IS AN AGENT OF CORRUPTION - MR. AMARQUAYE ALERTS GHANAIAN

By Joyceline Natally Cudjoe

The Crusader of Punctuality Ghana (PG), Mr. Emmanuel Amarquaye has called on Ghanaian to desist from lateness as it is an agent of corruption.

This he said would eliminate poverty and mismanagement that has crippled the development of the country. 

Mr. Amarquaye was speaking on the importance of punctuality in nation building at the second endorsement of punctuality Ghana Education yesterday, in Accra.

The campaign was championed by Wisewater foundation, a non-governmental organisation that promotes social good of Ghanaian by facilitating public education on national issues.

The campaign dubbed on “Ghana on Time”; would ensure that the deliberate delay of the day’s work in order to take advantage over other people at one’s service would not be encouraged.

He explained that punctuality combat frustration and pressures that individual face in their daily lives in dealing with productive activities.

“Why should we go through so much hustle in order to get driver’s license while it could have been averted when they are punctual in attending to customers on time”, he said.

He noted that time is embodiment of life and an important resource which people shouldn’t compromise it for anything.

He furthered that arriving at work on time without the commensurate delivery on the job cannot be said to be punctual but by being diligent to work is what termed as punctuality.

Mr. Amarquaye however indicated that the progress and development of the country could only be achieved when individuals become conscious in effective time management.

The Unique Trust (UT) Bank President, Dr. Prince Kofi Amoabeng, endorsing the movement said that a percentage of murder is committed each day in the lives of individual base on people’s attitude towards time.

He said, time is very vital and must be observed in ensuring effective flow of business.

Mr. Amoabeng explained that the success of UT bank was made possible due to his punctuality and effective attitude towards time.

“We promised customers loan within 48hrs and we were able to accomplish it due to the respect that we have for the people”, he said.

He explained that for effective growth of organizations time must be the focal point of interest to eradicate poor customer service.

He urged government to exercise no restraint in dealing with ministers who attend functions late.

“The government should shut the doors on ministers and representative who don’t pay strict adherence to time”, he said.

He however called on heads of church and various institutions to work diligently in dealing with time to ensure the progress of the economy.

Punctuality Ghana is a Non- Governmental organisation which was formed in February this year and it is committed to putting pressure when necessary to ensure that punctuality is not frustrated.