Government Minister Jone Usamate who has now returned to the Employment and Industrial relations Ministry says he will work to the best of his ability.
Usamate was transfered to the position last weekend and will resume his new role this Saturday.
We here to serve we serve at the discretion of the Prime Minister, if he feels that’s the best way i can contribute. I welcome it, to be able to contribute to employment and industrial relations and productivity because its something very important to the nation
Usamate says he will provide assistance to new Minister for health Rosy Akbar if she requires his guidance.
Meanwhile, according to the Parliamentary Remuneration Decree, Usamate’s pay now under his new role is $15000 lesser.
Under the Decree, the Health Minister’s salary inclusive of all allowances is $200,000 per anumm, however the Minister for Employment and Industrial Relations receive $185,000 per anum.
Its not known yet if Usamate is moving across on a paycut.