Government employees and staff at state-owned enterprises (SOEs) are being forced to attend tonight’s launch of the government’s national Respect campaign.
Multiple sources told Adhadhu that heads of government offices and SOEs are personally calling employees to make them attend. Adhadhu has also confirmed that attendance will be taken at the event to check that staff turn up.
The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has made attendance mandatory for civil servants. In a circular sent to permanent secretaries and heads of government offices, the commission told offices to make sure their staff are present.
“As the Commission wishes for civil service employees to actively participate in the activities of this project to make it a success, we request that you instruct all civil service employees of your institution and institutions under your jurisdiction to attend this ceremony, and ensure their attendance,” the circular said.
SOEs, ministries and other state institutions have been announcing on social media that they will take part in the launch.
The government is trying to draw as large a crowd as possible. It has invited school students and teachers, as well as university students and lecturers. Tonight’s event will also include a fireworks display.
The Ministry of Arts, Culture and Heritage is organising the launch, which will take place tonight at the Maafannu Track area.
Adhadhu has learned that the ministry has already spent a significant amount on the campaign.
The five-year campaign runs under the slogan “Ikhthiraam ge Ufaa – Mujthamau ge Nafaa” (Value of Respect – Benefit to Society). The government has also decided to mark a National Respect Day every year at the national level.
