President James Michel has expressed his heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Jules Hoareau, the chairman of the Citizens' Engagement Platform Seychelles (CEPS) for his appointment as chairperson of the Council of Non-Governmental Organisations of the Southern African Development Community (SADC-CNGO), as Seychelles takes over Presidency of SADC-CNGO.

“Your appointment as chair of SADC-CNGO is a well-deserved recognition of your professional integrity and your commitment to public service. We are immensely proud of your achievement, a singular honour that we all share whole-heartedly,” said the President in a letter to Mr. Hoareau.

The President wished Mr. Hoareau much success in the tasks that lie ahead, and also expressed his full support and that of the Government of Seychelles.