Premier of Malaita Province calls for transformation to drive change
BY SAMIE WAIKORI
Premier of Malaita Province, Elijah Asilaua, has called on the people of Malaita to embrace transformation as a key step toward driving meaningful change in the province.
The premier emphasized the need for strong collaboration among resource owners to achieve the development aspirations of the province.
He stated that the Malaita Economic Cooperation and Transformation Government (MECTG), through its policy redirection, is determined to work with the people to bring positive change to Malaita.
Asilaua highlighted that change is only possible if individuals transform themselves and actively contribute to the desired progress in the province.
“While we look forward to development, we must first transform our mindset to embrace the change and development we seek for the province.
“The MECTG has no issue with development, but it can only happen if we are willing to change our mindset and attitude toward it.
“This is one of the priority objectives of my government, and we will work with all stakeholders in the province to realize our development ambitions,” he said.
He further explained that his government plans to engage landowners, chiefs, and traditional leaders to prepare them for development, putting this priority into action.
“We want our people to take the lead in the development of Malaita Province. For this to happen, we must change our mindset and approaches to development.
“Only by transforming ourselves can we cooperate effectively to achieve the development we aspire to for the province,” he added.
The premier also stressed the importance of preparing human resources in the province to support upcoming developments.
He noted that a number of major development projects are already underway in Malaita and require active and meaningful participation from its people.
“It’s time to make the change we want for Malaita Province. It won’t be easy, but I guarantee we can achieve it if we transform ourselves.
“We must adopt the right mindset that encourages and embraces development,” Asilaua said.
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