The First Minister has introduced the appointment of Efa Gruffudd Jones as Welsh Language Commissioner.
She is going to take up the place in January 2023, taking up the position from the late Aled Roberts.
The Commissioner has an vital position to play in rising the supply of companies in Welsh and the usage of the language and upholding the rights of Welsh audio system.
Efa Gruffudd Jones is presently the chief govt of the Nationwide Centre for Studying Welsh. The centre is accountable for all facets of studying Welsh from the curriculum and course improvement to sources for tutors, analysis, advertising and digital studying.
An impartial choice panel beneficial that Efa has the abilities, experiences, and credibility to be appointed Welsh Language Commissioner. This view was endorsed by the Senedd’s Tradition, Communications, Welsh language, Sport and Worldwide Relations Committee.
First Minister Mark Drakeford stated:
I congratulate Efa on her appointment because the Welsh Language Commissioner. The language has been central to Efa’s profession – each as chief govt of the Nationwide Centre for Studying Welsh and as chief govt of the Urdd.
She involves the submit with years of expertise of working for the advantage of the Welsh language and of working with Welsh audio system and learners throughout Wales.
Minister for Schooling and the Welsh Language, Jeremy Miles stated:
I’m delighted to welcome Efa to her new position as Welsh Language Commissioner. Now we have formidable goals to extend not solely the variety of Welsh audio system but additionally the on a regular basis use of Welsh.
The Commissioner’s position in working to extend the usage of Welsh and Welsh language companies is a vital a part of us reaching this goal, and I look ahead to working carefully with Efa on this.
Efa Gruffudd Jones stated:
It is going to be a privilege to be the Welsh Language Commissioner, and an honour to comply with in Aled Roberts’ footsteps. I wish to see a Wales the place individuals can take pleasure in utilizing Welsh every single day. I look ahead to doing all I can to make sure that the Welsh language, our nationwide treasure, belongs to all.
