In a formal ceremony held recently, Mr. Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena and Mr. Nazeer Ahamed assumed the roles of Governors for the Southern Province and the North Western Province, respectively. The oath-taking ceremony, presided over by President Ranil Wickremesinghe, marked the official commencement of their gubernatorial duties.

Mr. Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena, assuming the position of Governor for the Southern Province, and Mr. Nazeer Ahamed, sworn in as Governor for the North Western Province, took their pledges in the presence of President Wickremesinghe, signifying their commitment to upholding their responsibilities in their respective regions.