Labour and Foreign Employment Minister Manusha Nanayakkara has swiftly addressed a joint request from the Kegalle Migrant Workers Committee and the Kegalle District political authority by committing to establish a Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) office in Kegalle District.
The decision comes in response to concerns raised about the absence of an SLBFE office in the district, despite it hosting the highest number of migrant workers in the Sabaragamuwa Province.
The announcement was made during the Jayagamu Sri Lanka program, organized by the Ministry of Labour and Foreign Employment in Kegalle, where the Committee presented their request. They underscored the critical need for an SLBFE office to address the welfare and concerns of migrant workers from the region.
Commending Minister Nanayakkara for his prompt action in establishing a new SLBFE office in Nuwara Eliya District earlier this year, following a similar request, the Committee expressed confidence in his commitment to their current appeal.
In response, Minister Nanayakkara pledged immediate steps to open an SLBFE office in Kegalle. He instructed officials from the Ministry and SLBFE to expedite the necessary actions for its swift establishment, reflecting the government's dedication to addressing the needs of migrant workers and ensuring their welfare and protection.
The establishment of an SLBFE office in Kegalle District is expected to facilitate greater accessibility to services and support for migrant workers, enhancing their overall well-being and safety.
