Foreign Minister Sara Beysolow Nyanti has set up a special committee tasked with reviewing concerns and challenges raised by Foreign Missions.
The committee’s role is to probe the recent placement of Foreign Service Officers to their various Missions between July 2023 and February 2024.
Apparently issues of urgent attention towards image-building are drawn from some officers who were being rejected or returned as well as those who were covertly dispatched just at the helm of the inauguration of the UP-led government without meeting the rules and regulations of the Foreign Service Manual, among others.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Special Committee is comprised of seasoned diplomats and representatives from relevant agencies, to include, Amb. George W. Wallace, Jr., Chairperson and Amb. Jarjar M. Kamara, Co-Chairperson.
Other members include Ambassadors Brahima D. Kaba and Ibrahim Nyei, as well as the Civil Service Agency, Internal Audit, and relevant departments of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
She made the announcement on February 20, 2024, noting that the primary objective of the Special Committee is to conduct a comprehensive review of the placement of these officers and provide actionable recommendations for ensuring compliance with all relevant rules and regulations of the Foreign Service Manual. The Special Committee will also work towards implementing preventive measures to avoid such issues in the future.
“We recognize the critical role played by our Foreign Service Officers in advancing the interests of our nation on the global stage. The establishment of this Special Committee underscores our dedication to fostering a dynamic and responsive diplomatic corps and I believe that this initiative will contribute to the continuous improvement of our Foreign Service operations,” said Minister Nyanti.
