Philip Rizzo has asked to be relieved of his duties as Chief Executive of the Employment and Training Corporation.

In a statement this morning, the ETC said Mr Rizzo had helped introduce important employment policies, including ones aimed at helping people with disabilities into work.

The ETC thanked Mr Rizzo for his sterling work, a role he has held since 2014.

Mr Rizzo was embroiled in controversy last August after posting an ill-conceived compliment on Facebook beneath a swimsuit photo of newly appointed department head Olivia Farrugia.

He wrote: “This is the only ETC Head of Division with the three Bs… Brains, Boobs and Balls! She’s a very capable lady.”

The Facebook post won him no applause from the minister, who said such comments were “certainly out of place for a person occupying such a position”.

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