The Office of the Wali sent delegates to visit the province of Sulu for the first time. The delegation was led by its Chief of Protocol and Other Services Division Makakua M. Buat, Sheikh Mohiden A. Mohammad- Executive Assistant IV and Sheikh Maceda Marohom Interino- Executive Assistant III. Subject visit is part of the office exposure to its constituent provinces. It is undertaken to strengthen connections and engagement with other government institutions including people in the different communities.

The delegation was warmly welcome by no less than the Provincial Governor Honorable Abdusakur M. Tan during the courtesy visit to the latter’s office last November 22, 2023. The governor expressed his appreciation to the visit as he is interested to discuss matters with officials from the region. He emphasized the importance of continuous engagement especially meetings. Mr. Buat positively responded and said that without having meetings, understanding among leaders is not possible. In effect, it hampered the delivery of government services.

After the courtesy visit, the team proceeded to conduct public consultation where Sheikh Maceda Marohom Interino delivered his speech on the rationale of the visit and the mandates of the Wali held at Sulu State College.  Though mandates of the Wali were explained during the meeting, Sheikh Mohiden, Sheikh Maceda and Mr. Buat eagerly entertained participants who have raised questions to clarify the role of the Wali in the government. Other issues put forward during the consultation include process of hiring of employees, mechanism in the targeting of beneficiaries etc.