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The Ministry of Public Administration and Political Affairs has inducted 704 new civil servants as part of a renewed effort to strengthen professionalism, ethics, and efficiency across the public service.
The induction took place at the newly transformed Public Service Academy, formerly the Civil Service Training College, marking the first large-scale onboarding of civil servants in nearly a decade, according to the ministry.
Officials said the two-month program is being implemented in partnership with the Human Resource Management Office (HRMO) and senior public service leadership as part of ongoing administrative reforms.
Delivering the keynote address, Amara Kallon, Minister of Public Administration and Political Affairs, said the recruits are entering government during a critical period of institutional rebuilding and modernization.
He emphasized that civil servants serve as the most direct link between government and citizens, noting that their conduct plays a key role in shaping public trust.
“When a citizen walks into a government office, they may not meet the President or a minister. They will meet you,” Kallon said, according to ministry-released remarks. “Your conduct will shape how citizens experience government.”
He described the induction as part of broader efforts to rebuild public institutions, noting that many systems remain under reform rather than fully established.
The minister urged the new civil servants to uphold professionalism and integrity, warning against practices that undermine accountability, including bypassing official procedures or accepting informal shortcuts.
“You did not join to become part of the problem. You joined to become part of the solution,” he said.
Kallon added that the success of public sector reform will depend not only on policy changes but also on the daily conduct and professionalism of civil servants across government institutions.
Officials said the induction program is designed to strengthen ethical standards, build capacity, and prepare recruits for improved service delivery as they begin their public service careers.
