On 14 March 2018, the Head of State signed an instrument of appointment appointing Mr Alain Wai Molgos as the Acting Ombudsman of the Republic of Vanuatu.

This development came about 3 months after Mr Kalkot Mataskelekele’s term came to an end on 18 December 2017. Staff members welcomed the appointment and are happy that an Acting Ombudsman is at last appointed.