Africa-Press – Angola. The Ombudsman’s Office will open a branch in the city of Mbanza Kongo, province of Zaire, in the first half of 2023, as part of the expansion of this body’s services throughout the national territory.
The announcement was made by the deputy ombudsman, Aguinaldo Guedes Cristóvão, who this Thursday begins a three-day working visit to the province of Zaire.
Speaking to the press, at the end of a courtesy meeting with the provincial governor, Adriano Mendes de Carvalho, the magistrate said that his institution is working with the local authorities to materialize this desire in early 2023.
The delegation of the Provedoria is observing the functioning of Organs local bodies that intervene in the administration of justice and other institutions with a direct impact on the lives of citizens.
You should also listen to some natural and collective entities on different matters related to your day-to-day life and visit the cells of the Criminal Investigation Service (SIC) and prison units.
The delegation should also find out about the operation of some local health units, in order to assess the health services provided to the local population.
He admitted that it is also the role of the Ombudsman’s Office to verify the working conditions of health professionals who directly or indirectly influence the improvement of service provision to citizens.
The program reserves for this Friday, the holding of a lecture on “The role and function of the Ombudsman in defending the rights, freedoms and guarantee of citizens”.
On Saturday, the last day of the visit to Zaire, the assistant ombudsman will visit the Nkiende prison, which is 30 kilometers from the city of Mbanza Kongo.
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