Retret Kepala Daerah Jidil II Digelar, Wamendagri: Perkuat Kesamaan Dan Pelayanan

Deputy Minister of Home Affairs (Wamendagri) Bima Arya Sugiarto (ANTARA)

As many as 86 regional heads from all over Indonesia participated in the second batch of retrets held at the Jatinangor Institute of Domestic Administration (IPDN) Campus, Sumedang Regency, West Java, Sunday, June 22. This activity is not just a ceremony, but is a space to strengthen a sense of togetherness and a spirit of service as a public servant.

A group of regional heads arrived using six buses after previously departing from the head office of the Ministry of Home Affairs (Kemendagri) on the taxi driver's high-speed train. They were greeted by the Deputy Minister of Home Affairs (Wamendagri) Bima Arya Sugiarto, accompanied by the Chancellor of IPDN and the band marching Gita Abdi Praja.

In the welcoming Manggala Apple, Bima Arya emphasized that this retreat is a momentum to strengthen relations between regional leaders to work in synergy. We want to build a sense of togetherness, not just a formality. As public servants, our task cannot be carried out individually," said Bima.

According to him, the diversity of ethnicity, ethnicity, and background in Indonesia is actually a strength when combined with the spirit of unity. Everything is within the framework of Pancasila and Bhinneka Tunggal Ika. Regional heads from Aceh to Papua are here to strengthen the collective spirit in serving the people," he added.

This retreat also aims to deepen regional head understanding of Asta Cita Presiden Prabowo Subianto. In addition, strengthening collaboration between regents, mayors, governors and their representatives.

Different from the first wave, this retreat was followed directly by the pair of regional heads and their representatives to be more solid when leading the region. "Retret with the regional head pair will strengthen cohesiveness and strengthen public services that are oriented towards the people," said the Deputy Minister of Home Affairs.

It is known that one participant, namely the governor of Papua Mountains, was not present for family reasons. Meanwhile, a number of participants from Bali arrived late, but continued to participate in activities. The regent and deputy regent of Kutai Kartanegara will follow after the inauguration.