Somaliland to Conduct a Census of Civil Servants soon

[Deeq A.]

By: Ms. Farah Mohumed

HARGEISA–Somaliland  Civil Service Commission will soon commence census of government employees.

This was disclosed by the Head of Service Mr. Sharmarke Ahmed Muhumed, during a general meeting where all civil service officials attended.

The aim of the meeting is to convey to all government staffers over his administration’s commitment in flushing out all ghost workers and ensure that the number of civil servants currently working and to come up with  and Civil Service Commission tally. Speaking at the event, Hon. Sharmarke has announced that the census will open a window of opportunity to youth particularly those who graduate from the universities once the census is done.

He further said that the mission is to further know the real needs of government employees so that their needs to be addressed. Mr. Sharmarke noted that this will be used as a vehicle for rectifying all shortcomings as far as civil service is concerned. The experts who are about to launch the census have said that they are contented with implementing of the project. The CSC has come to the conclusion that there is no accurate data of civil servants in the country and this will be finding lasting solution to the issue. Finally, the Head has given the green light to go ahead with the launching of census and showcased vehicles that will be used to conduct the project.