The Provincial Government held a swearing-in ceremony, with Governor Wu Zhenglong administering the oath, on Thursday in Nanjing.
Newly-appointed heads of the provincial government departments and affiliated agencies swore to uphold the Constitution as required by law and a document on organizing the swearing-in ceremony.
Chen Jiangang, Secretary-General of the Provincial Government, declared the beginning of the ceremony, which started at 9 am. Everyone attending the ceremony stood up and sang the national anthem. The leader of the ceremony then placed his left hand upon the Constitution, and took the oath. Others lined up behind him and repeated the oath.
Governor Wu then asked for each civil servant to be loyal to the Constitution and follow the laws, which is their standard of behavior, and said fighting for a better life for the people should be their goal.
He urged everyone to be guided by Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era; to be committed and perform their duties according to the law; pledge to be diligent, honest and upright; take the lead in following, learning, observing and applying the law; push forward reform and innovation; undertake responsibilities in overcoming difficulties and present capabilities in implementing policies; abide by discipline and rules and wield powers impartially; spare no efforts to solve people's concerns and make contributions to economic and social development.
Also present at the ceremony were Fan Jinlong, member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee and executive deputy governor, Fei Gaoyun and Liu Yang, both deputy governors, Zhao Shiyong, a member of the party group of the provincial government, and leading officials of relevant provincial departments and agencies.
