Resigning From The Head Of The Authority, Bambang Susantono: IKN Development Needs To Be Supported

JAKARTA - Bambang Susantono opened his voice after resigning as Head of the Archipelago Capital Authority (IKN). Bambang emphasized that the development of the Indonesian capital city in East Kalimantan needs to continue to be supported.

"As announced by the Minister of State Secretary, President Jokowi has made changes to the leadership at the IKN Authority since June 2024. In this regard, allow me to convey that IKN development needs to continue together, we support it," said Bambang in an upload on his official Instagram @bambangsusantono, Wednesday, June 5.

Even though he is no longer a leader at OIKN, Bambang said that he will continue to contribute his energy, thoughts and expertise for the realization of IKN as a green, smart (smart), resilient (resilient), inclusive and sustainable city.

Bambang assessed that IKN is a symbol of Indonesia's new civilization in 2045. These noble ideals are considered to have to be maintained until they are realized.

The development of IKN which has the concept of the Rimba Nusa State (sustainable forest city) is considered not only Indonesia's hope, but also the world's hope for future city models.

"Therefore, consistency with spatial planning and environmental principles, social and governance (ESG) will continue to be monitored by the people of Indonesia and global citizens," he said.

According to him, there are three important platforms for IKN, namely the climate change roadmap (locationally determined contribution for climate change), plans for the development of biodiversity positive plans and roadmaps for sustainable development goals.

"SDG must be the commander in the implementation of development in the field," he added.

Bambang was inaugurated as Head of OIKN on March 22, 2022. Bambang led IKN accompanied by his deputy, Dhony Rahajoe.

However, after two years in office, Bambang decided to resign from his position. The resignation letter has been received by the President of the Republic of Indonesia Joko Widodo (Jokowi).

"Mr. President (Jokowi) also received a letter of resignation letter from Mr. Bambang Susantono as Head of the IKN Authority. Today a Presidential Decree (Keppres) has been issued regarding the honorable dismissal of Mr. Bambang Susantono as Head of the IKN Authority and also Mr. Doni Rahayu as Deputy Head of the IKN Authority," said Minister of State Secretary (Mensesneg) Pratikno as quoted from the Presidential Secretariat's YouTube, Monday, June 3.

Meanwhile, Jokowi has appointed the Minister of Public Works and Public Housing (PUPR) as the Acting Head of the IKN Authority and Deputy Minister of ATR/BPN Raja Juli Antoni to be the Acting Deputy Head of the IKN Authority.