OMBUDSMAN ENGAGES THE MANAGEMENT & STAFF OF THE OFFICE OF NATIONAL SECURITY

The Ombudsman Tejan Ahmed Israel Jah Esq, held engagement with the Management and staff of the Office of National Security at their Offices at Tower Hill.

The Ombudsman explained his mandate and functions as outlined in the Constitution and the Ombudsman Act 1997.

He stated that the Office of National Security is a strategic partner which coordinates the national security and intelligence architecture in the country.

The Ombudsman stated that his mandate covers all MDAs, including national security outfits such as the Armed Forces, the Police, the Correctional Service and the National Fire Force. He noted that his office investigates the administrative actions of officials of MDAs that occasioned hardship, detriment or injustice on members of the public as well as staff in the Public/ Civil service.

Responding, the National Security Coordinator Abdulai Caulker, stated that the visit is a laudable venture in reaching out to MDAs to explain his mandate and functions of his Office. He stated that the Office of National Security is a Public Service entity and notes that they operate under the National Security Act of 2021, and that they have a grievance redress mechanism within this Act. He thanked the Ombudsman and Team for the visit and pledged his Institution's continued working relationship with the Ombudsman's Office.

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