Introducing, Bambang Susantono-Dhony Rahajoe, Head And Deputy Head Of The IKN Authority Agency Inaugurated By Jokowi

JAKARTA - President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) inaugurated Bambang Susantono and Dhony Rahajoe as Heads and Deputy Heads of the National Capital Authority (IKN) Nusantara. The inauguration was held at the State Palace, Central Jakarta today, Thursday, March 10.

From the Presidential Secretariat's YouTube show, this event was also attended by Vice President Ma'ruf Amin along with other state officials. The implementation of health protocols such as wearing masks and maintaining social distance is also strictly due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The procession of the inauguration of the two began with the reading of the Decree of the President of the Republic of Indonesia Number 9M of 2022 concerning the Appointment of the Head and Deputy Head of the Archipelago Capital Authority.

Then, the event continued with taking the oath of office. Bambang and Dhony imitated Jokowi's words when the procession was accompanied by clergy.

"Before I take the oath regarding the appointment of you as Head and Deputy Head of the Archipelago Capital Authority, I will first ask, are you willing to take the oath according to your respective religion," said Jokowi before taking the oath of office.

"Ready," both answered.

"By Allah, I swear that I will fulfill my obligations as Head and Deputy Head of the Archipelago Capital Authority in the best possible way and fairly, uphold the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia, and carry out all laws and regulations in a straight and devoted manner. to the community, homeland and nation," said Bambang-Dhony's oath of office.

For information, Bambang is a former Deputy of Transportation in the United Indonesia Cabinet II for the 2010-2014 period. Not only that, he has also served as Deputy Coordinating Minister for the Economy.

In addition, Bambang is also known as an expert in infrastructure and transportation planning. Meanwhile, Dhony Rahajoe is a senior official at Sinar Mas Land. He served as Managing Director of the President Office of Sinar Mas Land.