Andi Widjajanto Officially Becomes Governor Of Lemhanas

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JAKARTA - President Joko Widodo has officially inaugurated Andi Widjajanto as Governor of Lemhanas. The former Cabinet Secretary replaces Agus Widjojo, who currently sits as the Indonesian Ambassador to the Philippines.

The inauguration was held at the State Palace, Jakarta, Monday, February 21 at around 12.30. From the Presidential Secretariat's YouTube show, the event was carried out by implementing strict health protocols.

During the event, President Jokowi was accompanied by Vice President Ma'ruf Amin. In addition, there were a number of other officials, such as the Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs (Menko Polhukam) Mahfud MD who attended as an invitation.

The event began with singing the national anthem Indonesia Raya. Furthermore, Presidential Decree (Keppres) Number 21P/2022 concerning the Appointment of the Governor of the Indonesian National Resilience Institution was read out by the Deputy for Administrative Affairs of the Ministry of State Secretary (Kemensetneg) Nanik Purwanti.

"Deciding, determining and so on. First, appointing Brother Andi Widjajanto as Governor of the Indonesian Resilience Institution starting from the time of his inauguration and he is given financial and administrative rights at the ministerial level," the Presidential Decree reads.

In addition, President Jokowi also appointed Arief Prasetyo as Head of the National Food Agency. This inauguration was based on Presidential Decree No. 7M/2022 concerning the Appointment of the Head of the National Food Agency.

After the Presidential Decree was read, Andi and Arief were sworn in. The reading of the oath was led by President Jokowi and accompanied by clergy.

"First, I will ask the brothers and sisters, are you willing to take an oath according to their respective religions?" Jokowi asked before reading the oath.

"Ready," both answered.

"That I will be loyal to the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia based on Pancasila and the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia and will carry out all laws and regulations as straight as possible for the sake of my service to the nation and state," said Andi and Arief following Jokowi's words. .

"That in carrying out my duties, I will uphold the ethics of my position, work as well as possible, with a full sense of responsibility," added the two.

After reading the oath, President Jokowi followed by Vice President Ma'ruf Amin congratulated Andi Widjajanto and Arief Prasetyo. The event continued with a group photo.