Erick Thohir Calls Dony Oskaria The Right Figure To Be The Minister Of SOEs

Erick Thohir said that Dony Oskaria was the right figure to fill the leadership vacuum at the Ministry of State-Owned Enterprises (BUMN).

As is known, President Prabowo Subianto appointed Dony Oskaria to be the Acting Minister of SOEs. The decision was taken after Erick Thohir took on a new task as Minister of Youth and Sports (Menpora).

In the moment of separation from SOE personnel, Erick said that Dony played an important role in the future of the Ministry of SOEs.

Mr. Dony, this is a really happy farewell. Look back, and now look forward. My past. You, and Mr. Dony are the future," said Erick during a farewell ceremony with employees of the Ministry of SOEs, at Danareksa Tower, Jakarta, Friday, September 19.

Erick emphasized that the transformation carried out in BUMN is not only building corporations, but also building people completely. This includes building a large house that supports and protects each other.

I hope today is not a separation. Because what we have built so far is a house. A house where we are a harmonious family. Everyone earns a living so that the family is kind, takes care of each other, and the important thing is that this house is a happy house," he said.

On this occasion, Erick also appreciated the hard work of SOE Ministry personnel who have gone through various challenges to support the development of state-owned companies and dedication to work. Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, to ensure major changes in the BUMN sector can run.

"I entrust it. Don't change your identity. Instead you have to be even better. Because Indonesia needs good people. This nation needs good people," he said.

Meanwhile, the Acting Minister of SOEs Dony Oskaria admitted that he had learned a lot directly from Erick Thohir, for more than four years joining the Ministry of SOEs.

Menurut Dony, kepemimpinan Erick selama enam tahun di Kementerian BUMN telah membawa perusahaan pelat merah menjadi lebih sehat.

Karena itu, dia menilai, Erick merupakan sosok legenda di BUMN.

“Bagi kami Pak Erick adalah legenda di BUMN. Saya rasa tidak ada satu orang pun di ruangan ini yang tidak merasakan manfaat, bimbingan, dan ketulusan Bapak dalam hidup kamui, membina kami dengan direction yang luas, lurus, tegas, dan punya mimpi yang jelas,” ujarnya.

According to Dony, Erick's six-year leadership at the Ministry of SOEs has brought state-owned companies to be healthier.

Therefore, he considered Erick to be a legend in BUMN.

"For us, Mr. Erick is a legend in BUMN. I don't think anyone in this room does not feel the benefits, guidance, and sincerity of you in your life, fosters us with broad, directional, straight, firm, and has clear dreams," he said.