Mr. Jagath P. Wijeweera has been appointed as the secretary to the Ministry of Mass Media by His Excellency the President Gotabhaya Rajapakse. He took office today (17) at the Ministry of Mass Media. Mr. S.R.W.M.R.P. Sathkumara, the Additional Secretary (Administration), Mr. H. Hewage, the Additional Secretary (Development) of the ministry and Mr. Nalaka Kaluwewa, the Director General of the Department of Government Information, were also present.

Addressing the media at a press briefing held at the ministerial auditorium, the newly elected secretary emphasized that the media should not be a trumpet for the government, but for the public. He further added that the media culture in the country should cater to the wellbeing of the masses uplifting the economy, education and the culture of the country.

Mr. Wijeweera has obtained his first Degree from the University of Kelaniya and possessed Post Graduate Degree in International Relations from the University of Colombo. 

Mr. Jagath P Wijeweera, who has debuted his career as an officer in SLAS, has a long journey in public service for 35 years.

During his tenure Mr. Wijeweera has served various positions in Departments and Ministries and further held the post of Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Defence. 

Mr. Wijeweera, who has held the post of Director General of the Department of Customs, has also made his contribution holding the post of Secretary of the Ministry of Law and Order. 

Mr. Jagath P Wijeweera, a senior officer of Sri Lanka Administrative Service, is the former Chairman of Development Lotteries Board before he was elected as the secretary of Mass Media Ministry.