Pangu celebrates 52nd Anniversary

Morobe Governor Ginson Saonu, Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare, Prime Minister James Marape and Sir Rabbie Namaliu cutting the Pangu Party 52^nd Anniversary cake in Lae recently.

By BENNY GETENG

PRIME Minister James Marape led a huge delegation of Pangu Pati ministers, MPs, executives and party stalwarts to Lae recently for the country's oldest party’s 52^nd Anniversary celebrations.

On hand to receive the arriving delegation at Nadzab Airport were several Morobean MPs who proceeded to Sir Ignatius Kilage Indoor Stadium which was filled to capacity by students of various schools in Lae and the general public.

Other cabinet ministers including Police Minister Bryan Kramer, State Enterprise Minister Sasindran Muthuvel, Commerce and Industry Minister Wera Mori along with other Ministers and MPs came via bus to the stadium after the PMs convoy.

Three senior Pangu stalwarts who embraced the delegation included, Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare ( First Pangu Prime Minister ), Sir Rabbie Namaliu ( Second Pangu Prime Minister ) and Sir Pita Lus.

Prime Minister James Marape whilst acknowledging all those that welcomed the leaders said it is time to share love amongst others with individual neighbours which will contribute to reducing a lot of bad practices in the country.

He said such actions will only see that the people will have respect for each other and will embrace change in communities and societies across the country.

He further spoke on the changes of resource laws of the country that will be come into effect in 2025 and assured everyone that all logging and fisheries sectors amongst others will be processed locally and sold.

“All 22 provinces in the country will be now looked as 22 economic centres of PNG and then we will see the potential each respective province can contribute back to the country and develop it,” he said.

Morobe Governor Ginson Saonu whilst welcoming the leaders to Lae city spoke on the importance of developing the city to reach its full potential as the industrial hub and nerve centre of PNG.

He said if Lae is developed properly the development and economic aspects will trickle into all other regions of the country since Morobe is the centre point of trade for PNG.

Former Prime Minister Sir Rabbie Namaliu spoke on Integrity trust and accountability of leaders along with the transparency of public office.

He said nothing in this world is free and everyone must work hard to achieve better results for the country.

Pangu Party was formed in Lae back in 1969 and has since produced three Prime Ministers of the country from Sir Michael Somare, Sir Rabbie Namaliu and now James Marape.

The party leaders and executives hosted a dinner at Lae International Hotel later in the evening to embrace the local business community, foreign dignitaries and senior Morobeans as part of the birthday celebrations.