ECOWAS court Chief, WALSA Members exchange ideas

Accra, Ghana (PANA) - The President of the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice, Justice Edward Amoako Asante, on Tuesday received the Executive Committee of the West African Law Students Association (WALSA), Ghana Chapter, on the sidelines of the Training of Lawyers and Government Agents on the use of the Electronic Case Management System (ECMS) in Accra, Ghana.

The training ran from 14-19 June.

The WALSA Ghana Chapter, led by the International Vice President, Prince Roland Diamond Okorie, joined Justice Asante and other distinguished dignitaries for the three-day sensitization and training programme for  anglophone Lawyers and Government Agents.

As part of the  programme, the WALSA Executive Committee members paid a courtesy call on Justice Asante during which they shared their vision, mission, and objectives with the court President.

They underscored their commitment to advance justice and build a more connected West Africa. 

Later, they extended an invitation to Justice Asante to attend their conference, scheduled for October 2024 in Abuja, Nigeria.

Receiving the visitors, Justice Asante expressed his pleasure at meeting such a dedicated group of future legal professionals. 

He enjoined them to stay focused on delivering on their objectives and shared valuable insights and ideas on how they could continue to advance their mission and goals. 

He concluded by pledging his support to the Association.
A WALSA source said the interaction with Justice Asante was a significant and an enriching experience for the WALSA members. 

The Association looks forward to future opportunities to engage with the ECOWAS Court of Justice, as they continue to grow and evolve in their legal careers and education, the source added.

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