Luanda – Angolan minister of the Interior Eugénio Laborinho called for the strengthening of measures to prevent and reduce organised crime, with a view to ensuring territorial integrity, peace and public order in the country.
Speaking at the end-of-year greeting ceremony at the Ministry of the Interior, the minister also highlighted the strengthening of preventive measures against violent crimes and corruption.
In his speech, delivered on Wednesday, the minister considered the fight against money laundering, vandalism of public goods, sexual violations and cross-border crimes crucial.
As of the measures for 2023, Eugénio Laborinho pointed out as goals the continuous improvement of infrastructures, the reinforcement of the acquisition of means and equipment, the training of staff, as well as the improvement of the social and working conditions of the employees.
He said that the improvement of employees’ social and working conditions includes the promotion and graduation process, with a focus on “job-job” adjustment.
As for the reduction of road accidents, he stated that this is one of the goals for next year.
With regard to migration issues, the minister of the Interior promised permanent monitoring of the issuance of passports within the established deadlines.
Eugénio Laborinho appealed to citizens to avoid the excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages and other psychotropic substances, as well as the inappropriate use of bathing areas.
The minister also appealed to users to avoid the use of fireworks and practices incompatible with order and public safety.
Source: Angola Press News Agency