After being appointed by Jokowi as social minister, Risma visited the home of Tito Karnavian

JAKARTA, KOMPAS TV – The Mayor of Surabaya, Tri Rismaharini, was appointed by President Joko Widodo or Jokowi to become Minister of Social Affairs (Mensos). He replaced his colleague in the PDI Perjuangan or PDIP, namely Juliari P Batubara.

After Jokowi was announced at the State Palace on Tuesday (12/22/2020), Risma took the time to video chat with the media team in Surabaya.

On that occasion, Risma said that the post of Minister of Social Affairs was a duty, as well as a responsibility.

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Furthermore, he said, the scope of the work was expanding. If previously Risma only thought of Surabaya, now Risma must be able to empower people throughout Indonesia.

“Taking on a new assignment as social minister is difficult, because everyone (Indonesians) is doing it,” Risma said in a video call on Tuesday (12/22/2020).

In addition, Risma said that he will officially serve as Social Minister after being inaugurated by President Jokowi at the State Palace on Wednesday (12/23/2020).