The new Ivorian Minister of Employment and Social Protection, Adama Kamara, on Tuesday during a handover ceremony promised to guarantee to a greater number of people “a decent and sustainable job” and a “viable social protection.”
He congratulated his predecessor, Pascal Abinan, for the “excellent” results obtained, which he would like to capitalise on and use wisely to strengthen the social protection system in Cote d’Ivoire.
“I therefore take over from you with confidence and determination,” said Kamara, adding that together with his colleagues, he will meet the challenge of satisfying the legitimate expectations of their fellow citizens, especially the most vulnerable.
Mr. Abinan spent three years at the head of the Ministry of Employment and Social Protection. He gave his successor an overview of the situation, inviting him to relaunch the texts related to his department which are “pending.”
He noted that the country has 113 social centres. Those need to be restored and staffed to make them more effective. In addition, the services in charge of labour issues need equipment and rehabilitation.
Every year, he said, “about 200 people with disabilities are recruited into the civil service.” In addition, he asked for the updating of the employment map with a view to validating the texts on teleworking.
Kamara was joined by Mrs. Clarisse Kayo Mahi, Secretary of State to the Minister of Employment and Social Protection, in charge of Social Protection, during the handover ceremony.
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