President praises new approach to public
President James Michel has congratulated the Ministry of Employment and Human Resources Development for the innovative way in which it reached out to the public at the open day it held yesterday.
The President visited the event, on the ground floor of Independence House, during the lunch hour and was able to meet ministry staff as well as members of the public who had come to get more information about employment and training.
He said he was pleased to see people filling out job cards, asking about job opportunities and registering with employment agencies.
“I am encouraged to see people taking the initiative to find a job, and using this open day to its maximum potential,” said Mr Michel.
“The government needs to be closer to the people, and this ministry has made an excellent start with this open day. This is the best way we can find out what the public wants from the government service, and also to educate the public about the way that government functions.”
The ministry organised the open day after the President’s call in his state-of-the-nation address for the government to intensify efforts to get closer to the people.