The highest decision-making body-Cabinet, Deputy Ministers and Provincial Executives of the 7th administration must be grounded on issues of poverty, unemployment, inequality, corruption and delivery of quality services to citizens.

This was emphasised by the Public Service Commission (PSC) in its quarterly Bulletin, Pusle, which they use as a platform to brief public servants and citizens. In the bulletin, the PSC said, the development of ethical leadership that is grounded on principles of integrity, competency, responsibility, accountability and transparency is necessary to engender a culture of service and professionalism by public servants.

According to the PSC, public servants are required to serve the Government of National Unity (GNU) in a dedicated, skillful and professional manner in executing priority policies.

Loyalty to the government of the day by public servants according to the PSC, is a fundamental requirement for all public servants. “In this regard, the PSC would like to caution public servants to maintain loyalty and support to the new leadership.