Prime Minister James Marape has sworn in five new ministers following recent political developments, including a new Minister for Energy.
The newly appointed ministers include:
- Kobby Bomareo, Minister for Housing
- Belden Namah, Minister for Culture and Tourism
- Kinoka Feo, Minister for Higher Education
- Thomas Opa, Minister for Energy
- Miki Kaeok, Minister for Finance.
Marape will maintain responsibility over the mining ministry until the election petition case of Muguwa Dilu is finalised.
“We will also be bringing in new blood into our vice-ministerial portfolios,” Marape said. “I thank our seniors like Enga Governor Hon. Sir Peter Ipatas, Gulf Governor Hon. Sir Chris Haiveta, Deputy Prime Minister Hon. John Rosso and others for their support.
“Our nation is approaching its 50th anniversary of independence and we are timebound to carry out certain things, including our government’s core policy focus on laws that will ensure securing more for our country. This is evident in Porgera where we get 51 per cent of benefits. We have no time to waste on destructive politics and want to focus on productive work.
“We took office in 2019 with a focus on getting more from our forestry, fisheries, agriculture, mining, and petroleum (industries) for our people.”
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