ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA – The Federal Documents Authentication and Registration Service (FDARS) has vehemently denied recent rumors circulating on social media and reported by some outlets, including 'Meseret Media,' suggesting its complete dissolution. The agency clarified that it is undergoing an operational transition aimed at enhancing service delivery, not ceasing operations.
The rumors sparked considerable public concern, with many citizens questioning the fate of their crucial documents and records stored within the institution. In response to these widespread inquiries, Tikvah Ethiopia sought clarification directly from the FDARS.
Ato Hamid Kiniso, Director-General of the Federal Documents Authentication and Registration Service, provided a detailed explanation to Tikvah Ethiopia. He confirmed that the institution has begun collaborating with the "Mesob One-Stop Service Center." Ato Hamid emphasized that this collaboration represents an operational shift and an integration of services, not a process of dissolution.
"The institutions operating within Mesob provide their respective services, managing their operations independently. Our agency will also continue its work as it has been," Ato Hamid stated, reassuring the public that the core functions of FDARS remain intact.
However, in line with efforts to centralize and streamline services through the one-stop center model, Ato Hamid acknowledged that there might be a "reduction in branches." This consolidation is part of a broader strategy to improve efficiency and accessibility for clients, rather than a precursor to the agency's closure.
An official statement released by the FDARS further reinforced these points. The statement highlighted that the agency is currently making digitized services accessible at its federal and Addis Ababa branch offices, including those integrated with Mesob. This move towards digitalization is part of a modernization effort to better serve the public.
The agency's statement also noted its significant operational capacity, serving over 6,000 clients daily. It categorically dismissed the rumors of its dissolution as "completely false information," urging the public to rely on official communications.
Clients are assured that they can continue to access all necessary document registration and authentication services at all existing branch offices. The FDARS remains committed to its mandate of providing secure and reliable document services to the Ethiopian public, adapting its operational model to meet contemporary demands for efficiency and digital access.
Source: Telegram / tikvahethiopia