In providing the Civil Service and Public Service with knowledge and Information on the Mandate of his Office, the Ombudsman Tejan Ahmed Israel Jah, Esq. paid a courtesy visit to the Minister of Works and Public Assets, Dr. Dennis Sandy and his Management at their Office at New England, where he spoke about his mandate and functions in relation to the fight against injustice occasioned by Maladministration.
He informed the meeting about the role his office plays in ensuring that due processes are followed when disciplinary and other administrative actions are taken in various MDAs. He maintained that his mandate aligns with one of the President’s manifesto promises, (i.e. revamping the Public Service Architecture), which seeks to recruit professionals into the Civil and Public Service. He also spoke about building working relationships with Ministries, Department and Agencies.

Responding, the Minister thanked the Ombudsman and Team for sharing such information and knowledge, and stated that the Ombudsman’s Office is for Civil and Public Servants alike and as well as for Politicians thereby acknowledging the importance of the Office. He maintained that members of the public should use the Office as a Dispute Resolution Institution rather than going to court. He emphasized the need for members of staff to work diligently to avoid disciplinary actions taken against them. He opined that the Ombudsman’s office has a pivotal role in ensuring that the Civil service operates in a professional manner. He pledged his ministry’s continued support to the Ombudsman’s Office.

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