Former Minister Navin Dissanayake was appointed the new Governor of Sabaragamuwa Province today (June 13).

He was sworn in before President Ranil Wickremesinghe, according to the President’s Media Division (PMD).

Speaking on his new appointment, Dissanayake vowed to bring his “20 years of experience to improve the public delivery systems in the province and bring much-needed reforms in the education sector” in his capacity as the governor.

The PMD said Disanayake also expressed his commitment to contributing significantly to the realization of President Wickremesinghe’s projects and government policies aimed at the country’s development.

Further, he has acknowledged the challenging situations the country has faced in the past, however, went on to highlight the positive transformation taking place today, owing to the President’s effective initiatives.

The new provincial governor, who spoke of giving special attention to enhancing the children’s education in the Sabaragamuwa Province, also emphasized his intention to collaborate with political party leaders, seeking their insights and recommendations, to successfully implement government programs.

Dissanayake’s appointment comes after Tikiri Kobbekaduwa, who served as the Sabaragamuwa provincial governor since November 2019, resigned from the post with effect from June 10, 2023.