Wafaqi Mohtasib Ejaz Ahmad Qureshi has said that enhanced public awareness is the key to promoting an effective Ombudsman Institution, responsive to the wishes and aspirations of the people.
He said this while addressing an online seminar on ‘Building Public Awareness – An Essential Features of Ombudsmanship.’
The online forum was also attended by Senator MushahidHussainSayed apart from the members of the Asian Ombudsman Association (AOA).
MrQureshi was of the view that being the premier organization of administrative accountability, the office of the WafaqiMohtasib is striving for quick and free of cost redressal of public complaints.
“We are presently focusing on the poor, downtrodden and marginalized segments of the society and a robust awareness campaign is being pursued to educate the general public about the availability of this forum, particularly in the remote and far-flung areas of the country”, he added.
Mr. Qureshi further observed that promoting welfare of the common man was our ultimate objective and we are confident that by doing so, we would ultimately be ushering in good governance and the rule of law. Inclusivity and greater outreach are the most essential characteristics of a successful Ombuds System, he said.
Senator MushahidHussainSayed also addressed the Online Seminar as the keynote speaker. He said that there is a dire need to reach out to those who are facing administrative excesses and mal-administration on part of the public sector entities.
