Photo credit: PM James Marape News Page - PM Marape opening West New Britain Haus with Talasea MP Hon. Francis Maneke and Governor Hon. Sasindran Muthuvel.
The K140 million 12-story West New Britain Haus in Port Moresby, according to James Marape, demonstrates that agriculture is "transformational."
He remarked this as he unveiled the West New Britain people's landmark emblem, which was supported by the province's lucrative oil palm sector.
The Department of Justice and Attorney-General, as well as all of its agencies, will occupy all 12 floors.
PM Marape stated the West New Britain narrative should serve as an example to every person and provincial government in the country, and that it was in keeping with Pangu Pati's vision of the country's economic independence.
He praised Governor Sasindran Muthuvel, as well as previous and current officials, for having the foresight to wisely invest revenues from the province's oil palm business.
“Today is a wonderful occasion, a testament and a reflection of something I believe in the core of my heart: Agriculture is transformational,” the Prime Minister told hundreds of people, mainly from West New Britain, who were there to celebrate.
“Agriculture can make it happen for our people.
“This is not oil or gas money, this is not gold money, this is not money from other sources, but money from agriculture.
“Who says agriculture cannot transform our country?
“Our nation is a nation of landowners.
“This story today must inspire, if not individually, provincial governments throughout the length and breadth of our country.
“Don’t sit back depending on Waigani.
“You talk about power, you talk about autonomy, you talk about wanting more, well you must be an economic powerhouse.
“You already have land, you already have people, you already have power: Mobilise them to ensure you transform your land, not just from oil palm, but coffee, copra, cocoa, rubber, vanilla, organic agriculture and everything else.”
The establishment of West New Britain Haus, according to PM Marape, was a great example of agriculture revenue being transformative when leaders had the foresight “to think big, think deep, think into the future, think sustainable and are able to invest…not in political feel-good investments or politically-convenient investments in the face of election, but investing in something that will stand the test of time and bring in sustainable dividends for children of that province”.
“West New Britain: I step back and say congratulations on the efforts of the leadership.”
Reference: PM James Marape News Page (12 December 2021). “PM Marape says agriculture is ‘transformational’”
