Addressing a media conference held at the Government Information Department Secretary to the Ministry J. Dadallage, stated that the day a government official could hear after his or her retirement that he or she had been honest and free from corruption while in service, is the best that a public officer can achieve during his or her public career.

“The leader of any organization should be a clean and honest person, otherwise it is not possible to lead a team. The enthusiasm demonstrated by all ranks of officials at the time of reorganizing the District Secretariat gives evidence to the acceptance of a leader who is honest and clean. Sometimes honesty may be performed at personal expense,” he stressed.