The Pension Office appointing a foreigner as CEO has caused a public backlash. It is notable as the first time the Pension Office hired a foreigner as a CEO. The new CEO appointment comes after the retirement of Mohamed Hussain Manik, who held the post since the Pension Administration Office’s establishment.
Following the new CEO appointment at the Pension Office, Parliament Member Ali Hussain stated that there are qualified Maldivians who are already eligible for the position of the CEO of the Pension Office. Similarly, the registrar of the opposition political party, People's National Congress (PNC), Mohamed Afoo Hamid, has stated that it is embarrassing to hire a foreigner as a CEO to manage the saved up money of the Maldivians.
Raising his concerns, the Vice President of the opposition political party, People’s National Congress (PNC), Ibrahim Shujau, has stated that during the presidency of the former President Yameen, a Maldivian was managing the Airport, as well as the Pension Office. Shujau added that it is embarrassing to see the salary paid in dollars for foreigners, and foreigners being hired for higher positions.
In this regard, the former Minister of Islamic Affairs, Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed, has raised his concerns stating that it is shocking to see foreigners hired for positions in government economy-related institutions rather than educated and capable Maldivian youths.
Similarly, many people have been raising their concerns and questioning whether there was no Maldivian eligible for the position of the CEO.
Maldivian Pension Office Administration announced the appointment of the new CEO last Thursday. As per the statement released, by the Pension Office, Mr. John Grindall has been appointed as the new CEO of the administration.
The Pension Administration Office was established under the Pension Act of the Maldives, which was ratified on 13th May 2009.
Following the new CEO appointment at the Pension Office, Parliament Member Ali Hussain stated that there are qualified Maldivians who are already eligible for the position of the CEO of the Pension Office. Similarly, the registrar of the opposition political party, People's National Congress (PNC), Mohamed Afoo Hamid, has stated that it is embarrassing to hire a foreigner as a CEO to manage the saved up money of the Maldivians.
Raising his concerns, the Vice President of the opposition political party, People’s National Congress (PNC), Ibrahim Shujau, has stated that during the presidency of the former President Yameen, a Maldivian was managing the Airport, as well as the Pension Office. Shujau added that it is embarrassing to see the salary paid in dollars for foreigners, and foreigners being hired for higher positions.
In this regard, the former Minister of Islamic Affairs, Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed, has raised his concerns stating that it is shocking to see foreigners hired for positions in government economy-related institutions rather than educated and capable Maldivian youths.
Similarly, many people have been raising their concerns and questioning whether there was no Maldivian eligible for the position of the CEO.
Maldivian Pension Office Administration announced the appointment of the new CEO last Thursday. As per the statement released, by the Pension Office, Mr. John Grindall has been appointed as the new CEO of the administration.
The Pension Administration Office was established under the Pension Act of the Maldives, which was ratified on 13th May 2009.
