Photo: Central Governor Honorable Rufina Peter seated at her new office with invited dignitaries present to witness the occasion
After years of neglect, the Central Governor's office of Central Province has been renovated under the leadership of Central Governor Honorable Rufina Peter. The inauguration took place on May 5th, 2023, at the Central Provincial Government office in Konedobu.
"When I first took office, the two places that I inspected were the Governors office of Central Province and the residents of Central Governor's office, which were in a state of disrepair and not conducive to work and live in," said Governor Rufina Peter.
"At last year's Provincial Executive Meeting, we allocated Two Million Kina to renovate the Administration office and the Central Governor's Residence."
Governor Rufina Peter expressed her commitment to providing prudent leadership in serving the people of Central Province and establishing it as an attractive destination for potential investors and development.
The occasion was attended by Parliament members of Central Province, senior leaders of Central Province, and international dignitaries. Deputy Head of Mission, Australian High Commission Dr. Joanne Loundes, spoke about the Central Governor's request for assistance in relocating and building a proper office in a more spacious area to accommodate the entire workforce of the Central Province Government. She assured the Governor that her request would be forwarded to the Australian High Commission for possible assistance.
Mrs. Irina Pruidze, Chief Technical Advisor UNDP, emphasized the role of UNDP in promoting women's leadership and capacity building, particularly in fostering good and sustainable governance. She pledged UNDP's support in the construction of the Central Provincial Assembly and the Central Administration Office.
Honorable Ano Pala, representing the Central Provincial Government Member for Rigo, expressed gratitude to Governor Rufina Peter for her exemplary leadership and milestone achievement in improving the administration of Central Province. He acknowledged Central Province as a peaceful and welcoming region, which is an essential quality for welcoming development.
During the event, awards were presented to staff members for their outstanding performance in the Central Provincial Government's Administration. This initiative aimed to boost the morale of public servants in Central Province and encourage them to provide meaningful service to the people.
