Amman: The Lower House of Parliament has given the green light to a government-backed bill aimed at repealing the Civil Service Consumer Corporation Law, thereby facilitating the merger of the Civil Service Consumer Corporation into the Military Consumer Corporation.
According to Jordan News Agency, the legislation designates the Military Consumer Corporation as the legal and de facto successor to the Civil Service Consumer Corporation. This transition will allow it to assume all rights, obligations, assets, contracts, and ongoing legal cases associated with the Civil Service Consumer Corporation. The law is set to take effect 120 days following its publication in the Official Gazette.
Minister of Political and Parliamentary Affairs Abdul-Moneim Oudat emphasized that the merger will safeguard employees' rights. A ministerial committee is tasked with overseeing the transition to ensure the protection of workers' rights during this period.
Minister of State for Legal Affairs Fayyad Qudah confirmed that the Military Consumer Corporation would fulfill all obligations toward employees, suppliers, and contractors. Additionally, the bill calls for the establishment of a committee to manage the transfer of employees, with the Cabinet responsible for issuing instructions to guide its operations. Employees will maintain their employment and financial rights under the Public Sector Human Resources Management System and will be transitioned to the civilian employee system of the Military Consumer Corporation through specific legal and regulatory measures.
The merger aims to enhance operational efficiency by consolidating the logistical and administrative functions of the two corporations, thus streamlining purchasing, supply, storage, and distribution operations, reducing costs, and improving services for citizens. This move aligns with the government's public sector modernization agenda by boosting institutional efficiency, optimizing financial and human resources, and strengthening Jordan's food security system. A unified entity is expected to be better equipped to maintain strategic reserves and ensure the sustainable supply of basic commodities across the Kingdom.
Chairperson of the House Economy and Investment Committee Khaled Abu Hassan expressed the committee's support for the merger after examining its legal, administrative, and economic aspects. He assured lawmakers that the government had confirmed none of the Civil Service Consumer Corporation's 1,002 employees would lose their jobs or benefits as a result of the merger.