The Minister for State President, Hon. Moeti Mohwasa, held a pivotal engagement this morning with Government Public Relations Officers, marking a significant step toward transforming the government communication landscape into a more inclusive and supportive environment.
The meeting, which took place as part of broader government efforts to enhance service delivery, placed a strong emphasis on the welfare, development, and empowerment of Public Relations Officers across government departments.
During the engagement, Minister Mohwasa highlighted the indispensable role of Public Relations in shaping the image and credibility of the Government. “Public Relations is the backbone of Government’s image. We ought to have agile, motivated, well-equipped and satisfied officers,” he stated.
He further underscored the administration’s ongoing commitment to ensuring that officers operate in a professional and conducive environment. “As the new Government, leadership remains committed to ensure that Government Public Relations Officers work in a conducive environment in order to serve the nation diligently and with service excellence,” Minister Mohwasa reaffirmed.
The session also provided a platform for open dialogue between the Ministry and communication officers, allowing for the exchange of insights and feedback on existing challenges. The outcome was a collective resolve to develop actionable strategies that will fast-track improvements in the working conditions, training, and recognition of Public Relations professionals in the public sector.
The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to implement action plans aimed at achieving meaningful progress in addressing welfare issues and advancing the capacity of the Government’s communication machinery.
