PORTALJABAR, GARUT REGENCY - An atmosphere of emotion and happiness enveloped the Oto Iskandar Di Nata Field, Garut Square, Tuesday (15/4/2025) morning, when the Garut Regency Government officially inaugurated and swore in 1,727 people.

In detail, 156 CPNS consisting of 143 technical personnel and 13 health workers, and 1,571 PPPK consisting of 896 technical personnel, 599 teachers, and 76 health workers.

This inauguration was a special moment because in addition to being attended by husband, wife, and relatives, it was also attended directly by the Head of the State Civil Service Agency (BKN) of the Republic of Indonesia, Prof. Zudan Arif.

Garut Regent, Abdusy Syakur Amin, expressed his gratitude and pride for the implementation of the inauguration.

"It is truly a joy and honor for the people of Garut, meaning that today's inauguration is attended by people who have greatly contributed to today's inauguration," said Regent Syakur.

He revealed that the inauguration process was a long and dynamic journey, especially regarding the appointment of honorary workers who have long served in the Garut Regency Government. Some of them have even worked for more than two decades.

"Earlier I heard that some have been 25 years, some have been 20 years. Whatever it is, I say thank you and apologize that we can only now give a more appropriate award," said Syakur.

Syakur emphasized that the inauguration decision was taken through careful calculations and regional budget readiness.

According to him, the Garut District Government wants to show a real commitment to the dedication of honorary workers.

"We really appreciate the dedication of PPPK so far, after we calculated it, it turns out that we can fulfill what will be paid so we will just do it," said Regent Syakur.

He appreciated the State Civil Service Agency (BKN) for accelerating the determination process, so that the inauguration could take place today.

"This is because it was made by BKN so it was fast, so yesterday it was a bit hampered but we asked BKN for help so that Garut would be prioritized, thank God so that today all of us have been declared to have met the requirements and have been inaugurated," he added.

Meanwhile, the Head of BKN RI, Prof. Zudan Arif, expressed his appreciation to the Garut Regency Government, which he said was included in the 9 percent of the fastest regional agencies in Indonesia in implementing ASN appointments this year.

The Garut District Government has shown its swift action in implementing ASN appointments, considering that currently there are still agencies in other regions that are not ready to implement ASN appointments.

"There are still some who have postponed it until June, but the Regent (of Garut) was immediately appointed this April, so BKN is also moving quickly," said Zudan.

He also added that nationally, BKN has completed 72 percent of the process of providing Employee Identification Numbers (NIP), and the acceleration carried out by the Garut Regency Government is worthy of being an example for other regions.

"So Garut is among the nine percent fastest in all of Indonesia, so we came to give appreciation for that," he concluded. (Garut Communication and Information Service/Fauziah)