Permanency for 107 employees of CFHC

Ridma Dissanayake

One hundred and seven employees in the Ceylon Fisheries Harbour Corporation (CFHC) on contract basis, were recruited to the permanent cadre recently.

Addressing a ceremony at the Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development Ministry, Minister Dr Rajitha Senaratne invited the employees to join hands with the government and support President Mahinda Rajapaksa to lead the country towards the development and make Sri Lanka the "Wonder of Asia".

One hundred and seven persons working in 20 fisheries harbours received appointment letters from Minister Senaratne.

"All Sri Lankans have to play a specific role in the country's development process and they should do their duties and responsibilities well for the development of the country. As a country which is passing the post war period, we have a responsibility for the bright future of our next generation," he said.

"Government and private sector employees should work with dedication and all should do their best for the motherland's future," the minister said.

He said as a developing nation, Sri Lankans have a long way to go to achieve their development goals.

CFHC chairman Upali Liyanage, Managing Director Lal Samarasinghe and General Manager A A P Abesekara were also present.