OMBUDSMAN PAYS COURTESY CALL ON THE MINISTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND POLITICAL AFFAIRS

The Ombudsman Tejan Ahmed Israel Jah Esq has paid a courtesy visit to the Minister of Public Administration and Political Affairs Hon. Amara Kallon and his Management Team at their Offices at Youyi Building.

The Ombudsman noted that he is currently on raising awareness about his mandate and building cordial relationships for a smooth discharge of his duties. He stated that the Ombudsman's Office employs Alternative Redress mechanisms that are focused on preventing the administrative injustice from being pervasive in the Public/ Civil Service.

Ombudsman reiterated that his mandate of his office is to investigate the administrative acts/omission of a prescribed Authority (MDAs) in respect of which a complaint is made to him by any person who claims to have suffered injustice as a result of any maladministration.

He noted that mediation, negotiations and conciliation are the methods of approach in the resolution of complaints.

Responding, the Minister stated that the Ombudsman's office plays a pivotal role in the administration of the Public Service. He noted that with the intervention of the Ombudsman in service delivery, it will unclog the system and create a smooth flow of service delivery.

He further revealed that the Ministry is currently working with the Public Service Commission to develop a Public Service Act.

He further noted that discrimination is endemic in the Civil/ Public Service and encourages the Ombudsman to continuously engage MDAs. He pledged his Ministry's continued cooperation with the Office of the Ombudsman.

Communications Dept
Office of the Ombudsman
Responding, the Minister stated that the Ombudsman's office plays a pivotal role in the administration of the Public Service. He noted that with the intervention of the Ombudsman in service delivery, it will unclog the system and create a smooth flow of service delivery.

He further revealed that the Ministry is currently working with the Public Service Commission to develop a Public Service Act.

He further noted that discrimination is endemic in the Civil/ Public Service and encourages the Ombudsman to continuously engage MDAs. He pledged his Ministry's continued cooperation with the Office of the Ombudsman.

Communications Dept
Office of the Ombudsman