As part of the program organized by Patriotic Vision Organization (PVA) in cooperation with La Regie Libanaise de Tabacs et Tombacs (Regie) in order to eradicate child labor, a workshop for fathers was held in Srifa under the title of "Children's Rights".
The workshop covered the major headlines related to protecting children from violence, marginalization, and discrimination and it also covered the risks resulting from child labor and their consequences.
By the end of the workshop, participants received small gifts and school bags as an appreciation for their participation.
applauding the resilience of those who remain persistent.
Addressing the retiring employees, Seklaoui stated: “It is with a heavy heart that I part with colleagues who have become family after all we’ve experienced together: moments of joy and sorrow, successes and challenges, achievements and even wars,” he said, emphasizing the strong bonds forged through years of shared struggles and accomplishments.
Seklaoui recalled that "the Regie successfully maintained leadership and control during wartime, ensuring uninterrupted operations and business continuity”.
He also highlighted the Regie's unwavering efforts to support farmers, overcoming significant security and logistical challenges to facilitate processes from seedling distribution to advance payments.
On the production front, Seklaoui commended the dedication of employees who worked tirelessly, often late into the night, to keep the factories running. “Their commitment enabled us to increase sales by 7% and boost revenues by 14% before taxes and customs—an extraordinary achievement in peacetime, let alone during war,” he stated.
Highlighting that this year marks the 90th anniversary of the Regie, Seklaoui attributed the success of the Institution to the unwavering dedication of its "loyal and committed" workforce.
Speaking to the retirees, he remarked: “For 45 years, you have been an integral part of the Regie, of its history, its achievements, and its growth. You have served as key pillars in building this institution, which will always remain grateful for every drop of sweat you shed and every milestone you helped achieve.”
Seklaoui added that "an employee who leaves a mark is never forgotten; their contributions are etched in the institution’s history and in the hearts of their colleagues, who continue to draw inspiration from their journey."
“Those who leave Regie never truly depart”, he added. “They remain with us—through every challenge we face and every achievement we accomplish.”
He continued, “We gather today not just to pay tribute to endings; we are also here to embrace new beginnings: the beginning of the new chapter of your life after years of hard work; the beginning of a new era in the country with the election of a new president whom we hope will bring the stability and prosperity we strive for, and the beginning of a new era for the Regie. The organization, he said, is entering a fresh phase as it celebrates its 90th anniversary. On this occasion, the Regie is unveiling its new identity, reflecting its ongoing commitment to innovation, and global outreach. It reaffirms our pledge to modernization and excellence, reinforcing our position as a leading institution—not only regionally but also globally—in tobacco cultivation and production, while maintaining our leadership in sustainability and social development.”
Shreif
In his speech, the head of the Syndicate of laborers and Staff of the Regie, Hussam Shreif, affirmed that “the Regie employees form one united family whose members work hand in hand, especially in times of adversity, as was evident during the recent war."