NEW NCDC BOARD MEMBERS SWORN IN
Key sectors in the city will be represented on the Board of the National Capital District Commission to drive the development of the city forward.
Representatives from the business community and the churches, previously missing from the last board, were sworn into office today joining representatives from the settlements, women and the trade unions. Appointments for youth and Motu Koitabu representatives to the Board are been processed for formalities.
The NCDC Board comprises the seven sectoral representatives and the three open members of the City, the Chairman of the Motu Koita Assembly and the Central Province Administrator representing Motu Koita and Central Province respectively.
The new Board members sworn into office today include Mr. Chey Schovell from the Business sector, Pastor Bugave Kila representing the Churches, Mr. Clemence Kanau representing the Unions, Mr. Kesley Mune, and Mrs. Ellis Siki representing settlements and women respectively. The latter three were re-appointed from the last board.
NCD Governor and Chairman of the NCDC Board, Powes Parkop was excited with the progress on the composition of the NCDC Board. He said the representatives bring in quality and experience to the Board with new perspectives to move the city forward.
Governor Parkop added the inclusion of the business and church sectors on the board is very important given the key role they play in the city. “Their input is very important and I am glad they are on board this time,” he said.
The NCD Governor expressed confidence in the caliber of the people appointed to the Board and is already looking forward to high-level discussions and participation at the Board.
“They bring to the board and NCDC immense benefits in quality and experience to provide the best in advice in building the city.”
“Embrace the challenges and the responsibility that come with it,” he told the new Commissioners, highlighting the diversity of Port Moresby as the capital city of Papua New Guinea.
NCD differs structurally and administratively from the rest of the country unlike the other provinces. NCDC operates as a city authority with a municipal obligation to provide services to the residents of the city.
“I am ready to work with you,” Governor Parkop told the new commissioners.
City Manager Ravu Frank expressed similar sentiments while stating his confidence and the willingness to work together with the NCDC Board.
“I am already assured of a productive working relationship with the management for positive results in implementing the desires of the board to take the city to the next level,” he said.