News 1st is in possession of a letter from the Presidential Secretariat which contains President Maithripala Sirisena’s express recommendation for the appointment of Muhunthan Canagey to the Information Communication and Technology Agency (ICTA).

The letter, dated 26th January, 2016, had been sent by the Presidential Secretary to the Secretary of the Ministry of Telecommunication and Digital Infrastructure.

Muhunthan Canagey continues to function as the CEO of ICTA, regardless of the fact that the letter approves his appointment only as a Director.

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