Minister for Agriculture, Benny Allan, made this known in parliament yesterday.
The Minister was responding to questions raised by the member for Karamui-Nomane, Geoffrey Kama, who believes the secretary is being distracted from his duties.
Minister Allan attributed the complaints against Secretary, Dr Vele Pat Ila’va, to former officers.
He further said the position of the secretary for agriculture will elapse next month and the department is working closely with the minister for public service to advertise the position.