In an effort to moralize and sanitize Guinea's public administration, Minister Faya François BOURONO has published a circular note on September 8, 2026, in Conakry. The note sets a strict framework for the issuance of service attestations within the administrative apparatus. This move follows observed irregularities in the administrative management of public servants.
The minister's decision is a response to the discovery that some service attestations were being issued to functionaries who were not actually present at their workstations. This includes agents on irregular leave or those who had abandoned their posts. The circular explicitly prohibits the issuance of service attestations to agents not effectively present at their posts.
The note emphasizes that any service attestation must correspond to a real, current, and duly verified administrative situation. It also stresses that it is forbidden to establish a service attestation for an absent agent or one who has abandoned their post, with the aim of allowing them to unduly regularize their administrative situation.
Minister BOURONO has warned that any head of service or hierarchical responsible who issues a service attestation that does not correspond to reality will personally engage their administrative and disciplinary responsibility. They will be exposed to sanctions provided by current texts, without prejudice to any other responsibility that may be engaged.
The circular note invites all administrative commanders to be vigilant and to carry out necessary verifications before issuing any presence or service attestation. Public administration heads are tasked with ensuring the strict application of this instruction. The Ministry aims to definitively sanitize the state's personnel file and reinforce administrative rigor.
By this direct warning, the Ministry of Modernization of Administration and Public Service intends to put an end to practices that have compromised the integrity of Guinea's public administration. The move is part of broader efforts to improve governance and efficiency within the public sector.
The circular note is the latest in a series of measures aimed at reforming Guinea's public administration. It reflects the government's commitment to transparency and accountability in the management of public resources and personnel. The implementation of this note will be closely watched by stakeholders and the general public.
Key points
- The Guinea Minister of Modernization of Administration and Public Service has issued a circular note to curb irregularities in the public service.
- The note prohibits the issuance of service attestations to agents not present at their posts.
- The minister has warned of sanctions for those who contravene the new directive.
