Statement: Poly students demand apology from Ametor-Quarmyne

The leadership of the Ghana National Union of Polytechnic Students (GNUPS) will like to draw the attention of Parents, Students, Parliamentarians and the entire public on the unfortunate and unethical comment made by Mr. Eric Ametor-Quarmyne, Deputy Director, Corporate Affairs and Strategic Direction of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) that “with HND holders at the helm of affairs as scheme managers, the scheme definitely has challenges to deal with.”

The comment made by Mr. Eric Quarmyne does not only demoralize polytechnic students and their parents but also serve as an insult to the 230 parliamentarians who passed the law that governs NHIA that is Act 650. Mr. Quarmyne has failed to realize the decision making body within institutions such as NHIA and the implementers of such decisions.

The Ghana National Union of Polytechnic Students (GNUPS) would want Mr. Eric Quarmyne to come out immediately to apologize to all Ghanaians on his recent comments on myjoyonline and also learn to deal with issues confronting the scheme. The performance of an individual should be seen as different from his/her qualification(s) and as such would be prudent for people like Mr.Quarmyne to find proper ways of assessing their staff.

The Union would further plead with all our stake holders to condemn the comments made by Mr. Quarmyne. It is just unfortunate but it exposes Mr. Quarmyne himself of how inefficient and incapable he is with regards to the position he is occupying.

As a good manager, he is in the position to know which best means to use in addressing a mishap in performance of staff. Mr. Quarmyne has done nothing but only left a heavy cloud of doubt on his own personality and integrity as a manager. He is simply one of those who believe jobs must be given to only PhD and Masters Holders whether they perform or not. Honestly, the GNUPS doubts the efficacy of whatever qualification he also has and if he reflects that on the job field.

Mr. Ametor Quarmyne, are the HND holders performing?