Papua Tengah Appoints 843 New Civil Servants to Boost Public Services

The Provincial Government of Papua Tengah has officially elevated 843 civil servant candidates (CPNS) to the status of permanent civil servants (PNS). This significant appointment is intended to bolster the quality of public services and expedite regional development across the province.

Silwanus Sumule, the Acting Regional Secretary of Papua Tengah, emphasized that this transition is more than a mere administrative formality. Speaking in Nabire, he stated that the appointment marks the true beginning of their service as state apparatus dedicated to the public. "This momentum is not just about the handover of administrative documents or the ceremonial oath-taking. Today marks the starting point of genuine dedication as state apparatus, servants of the community, and public servants," Sumule declared during the handover of PNS SK (Decree) for the 2024 formation and the PNS oath ceremony.

“

This momentum is not just about the handover of administrative documents or the ceremonial oath-taking. Today marks the starting point of genuine dedication as state apparatus, servants of the community, and public servants.

These new PNS have successfully navigated a competitive selection process, completed their probationary period as CPNS, and undergone character development to prepare them for their roles. Sumule stressed that the trust placed in them by the state must be reciprocated with dedication, integrity, discipline, and optimal performance in serving the public. He encouraged the new civil servants to cultivate an innovative and professional work culture, grounded in integrity and a strong orientation toward public service.

Sumule highlighted the provincial government's ongoing efforts to accelerate development in key sectors such as education, health, infrastructure, economic empowerment, and the strengthening of clean and professional governance. To achieve these goals, the government requires dedicated, innovative, and collaborative civil servants. He also reminded the new PNS to adhere to Law No. 20 of 2023 on State Civil Apparatus, which mandates bureaucratic reform towards professional, neutral, and accountable civil servants free from political intervention. Additionally, they must uphold work discipline as stipulated in Government Regulation No. 94 of 2021 on Civil Servant Discipline.

“

We hope all new PNS continue to improve performance, maintain togetherness, strengthen synergy, and bring innovation in carrying out their duties to support the progress of Papua Tengah Province.