President Wavel Ramkalawan has personally conveyed his congratulations and that of the people of the Republic of Seychelles to the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) upon being ranked the highest in the world alongside South Africa, among 118 countries. This announcement was made by the Supreme Audit Institutions Independence Index – 2021 Global Synthesis Report, launched on 27th July 2021 by the World Bank.

“On behalf of the Government and the people of Seychelles, it is an honour to express my warmest congratulations to your office following such a landmark achievement. Amidst immense pressures and the demanding nature of your tasks, you have all made Seychelles incredibly proud. I urge all of you to remain focused and continue to serve the country and the people to the best of your abilities. You have the important role of ensuring that corruption is eliminated and taxpayers contributions are spent appropriately. Rest assured of my continuous support and that of the Government. Once again congratulations,” said President Ramkalawan.