BY JOHN HOUANIHAU

The Ministry of Agriculture & Livestock (MAL) continues to develop it’s human resources.

Minister Franklyn Wasi expressed this during the opening of the Ministry’s Annual Planning Conference at the Honiara Hotel, on Monday 19 May.

“We continue to strengthen our internal capacity,” said Minister Wasi.

He said that 32 staff are pursuing Diploma and Degree programs at Solomon Islands National University (SINU) and University of the South Pacific (USP) Samoa.

He said that one staff member recently graduated with a Master’s degree from the University of Tokyo.

“Another is close to completing a PhD in Soil Science at Massey University, New Zealand,” he said.

He said that staff of the extension department is about to graduate with a masters in agribusiness from the University of Queensland.

“These investments ensure a strong technical and leadership base for the future,” said Wasi.

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