MINFOF INSTALLS NEW OFFICIALS

• Date de Publication : 2023-08-16

Some 30 officials of the Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife recently appointed have been today August 16, 2023 installed into their various posts of responsibility. The event took place at the amphi-theatre of the Mvog-betsi zoological garden and was presided by the Secretary General, Joseph Nyongwen, personal representative of the minister. The officials who included sub directors, controllers and chiefs of services were reminded of their roles in the ministry’s organization chart. In this regard, the redeployment of officials is part of a drive to introduce efficient management practices that unite energies towards a common goal; that of teamwork, the key to success in any human endeavor. The newly appointed were equally called upon to demonstrate irreproachable moral rectitude in the administration of SIGIF 2 (the second generation computerized forest information management system) in accordance with the forestry regulation in force; quickly adopt to the changes brought about by the transition from documentary to the digital forestry information management system; implement the directives resulting from the various strategies of MINFOF, particularly national forest control strategy and the new national strategy to combat poaching and wildlife crime. The Secretary General was strict in reminding them of three essential duties of a civil servant in the broadest sense which are the respect of professional secrecy, the right to reserve which requires them to refrain from expressing opinions on matters relating to their activities; and lastly the duty of obedience to the hierarchy which requires them whatever their rank to comply with the instructions of their hierarchy. Mr Joseph Nyongwen did not mince his words to remind the newly appointed to be perfect examples to their collaborators, particularly in terms of punctuality, assiduity at work, loyalty, probity and selflessness, be proactive, anticipative, inventive and swift in treating files. Most importantly, fight against service haggling, inertia, the withholding of administrative documents and information, hierarchical insubordination, and deviant and uncivil behaviors notably corruption. He highlighted his availability to listen to any difficulties that might hamper their work and to take corrective measures within the limits of the means and resources available.