President Jioji Konrote says the Government has led by example within the Fijian civil service because there were no pay cuts.
He highlighted this today in his official address while opening the 2020-2021 session of Parliament, saying the well-being of Fijians could not be separated from the country’s economic recovery.
“We cannot settle for providing struggling Fijians with short-term assistance, we owe them each the opportunity to work again in jobs they have loved, in established sectors with potential for growth, as well as in emerging, cutting-edge industries,” Mr Konrote said.
“My Government has led by example within the Fijian civil service, where there have been no pay cuts below the rank of permanent secretary.
“With many salaries still sitting at all-time highs, we must expect a commensurate rise in efficiency, professionalism, customer-centric service, and innovative, out-of-the-box thinking from every civil servant.”
Mr Kontrote said there was a need to tap the efficiency of the private sector through outsourcing and public-private partnerships.
“We must use this chance to fast-track our merit-based, people-first organisational culture throughout every ministry and department, statutory body, and public enterprise.”
