OMBUDSMAN ENGAGES MINISTER OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AND HIS MANAGEMENT TEAM

In continuation of his courtesy visits and sensitization drive to MDAs, Donor Community and Institutions of higher learning or education, the Ombudsman Tejan Ahmed Israel Jah Esq. paid a courtesy visit to the Minister of Local Government and Community Affairs and his Management at their Offices at Youyi Building in Freetown.

The Ombudsman explained his mandate and functions as outlined in Section 146, subsection 2 of the 1991 Constitution of Sierra Leone and the Ombudsman’s Act No.2 of 1997. He notes that injustice and maladministration has plagued the Civil Service/Public Service. He maintained that his Office looks into the administrative actions and omissions of MDAs. He maintained that his office uses Alternative Dispute Mechanisms in investigating issues of injustices occasioned by Maladministration.

He further notes that these injustices clog up the machinery of the public/ civil service for effective service delivery.

Thanking the Ombudsman and Team, the Minister, Hon. Tamba Lamina, stated that the task ahead of the Ombudsman is huge as individuals will be coming with their complaints as they seek redress for grievances they may have suffered as a result of maladministration. He noted the need for Whistle blower protection as some of them would be victimized. He encouraged the Ombudsman to do more in sensitizing the Public on his mandate and functions. He pledged his Ministry’s continued cooperation with the Ombudsman’s Office.

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