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The First Minister has announced the appointment of Efa Gruffudd Jones as �ʶ����� Language Commissioner.

She will take up the position in January 2023, taking over the role from the late Aled Roberts.

The Commissioner has an important role to play in increasing the provision of services in �ʶ����� and the use of the language and upholding the rights of �ʶ����� speakers.

Efa Gruffudd Jones is currently the chief executive of the National Centre for Learning �ʶ�����. The centre is responsible for all aspects of learning �ʶ����� from the curriculum and course development to resources for tutors, research, marketing and digital learning.

An independent selection panel recommended that Efa has the skills, experiences, and credibility to be appointed �ʶ����� Language Commissioner. This view was endorsed by the Senedd’s Culture, Communications, �ʶ����� language, Sport and International Relations Committee.

First Minister Mark Drakeford said:

“I congratulate Efa on her appointment as the �ʶ����� Language Commissioner. The language has been central to Efa’s career – both as chief executive of the National Centre for Learning �ʶ����� and as chief executive of the Urdd.

“She comes to the post with years of experience of working for the benefit of the �ʶ����� language and of working with �ʶ����� speakers and learners across Wales.”

Minister for Education and the �ʶ����� Language, Jeremy Miles said:

“I am delighted to welcome Efa to her new role as �ʶ����� Language Commissioner. We have ambitious aims to increase not only the number of �ʶ����� speakers but also the everyday use of �ʶ�����.

“The Commissioner’s role in working to increase the use of �ʶ����� and �ʶ����� language services is an important part of us achieving this target, and I look forward to working closely with Efa on this.”

Efa Gruffudd Jones said:

“It will be a privilege to be the �ʶ����� Language Commissioner, and an honour to follow in Aled Roberts’ footsteps. I want to see a Wales where people can enjoy using �ʶ����� every day. I look forward to doing all I can to ensure that the �ʶ����� language, our national treasure, belongs to all.”