“Premier Sagupari’s Government ready to roll”

BY BEN BILUA

PREMIER of Central Provincial Government, Kenneth Sagupari has officially announced his executive members after a formal proceeding was done at the Ministry of Provincial Government yesterday.

Five Executive members took their oath in front of the Speaker of Central Province, Provincial Secretary and officials from the Ministry of Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening (MPGIS).

The five executive members are; Deputy Premier and Minister of Education & Human Resources Development, Sports, Youths, Women’s and Children’s Affairs, Hon Percival Vaga’a, Minister of Finance, Commerce and Investment Hon Dagnal Meleha, Minister of Lands, Forestry, Mines and Energy Hon Dennis Akorea, Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries Hon Richard Selson and Minister of Health and Medical Service Hon Edgar Tarai.

Sagupari took his oath last week as Premier and Minister of Tourism & Culture, Disaster, Police and Security.

Speaker of Central Provincial Assembly, Francis Moah congratulated Premier Sagupari and his executive for taking up roles and responsibilities to serve Central province.

He urged the appointed executive members to support the premier to deliver better services and development for the people of Central province.

“You have made an oath to serve Central Islands Province. I encourage you to work with the premier in any development aspiration,” Mr Moah said.

Acting Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Provincial Government also shared similar sentiments saying that the oath is a binding document that articulates the role and responsibilities of each executive member to the people of Central Province.

“You have taken an oath to serve your people and also Solomon Islands. I want you to remember your oaths,” Robert Kaua said.

He also called on Sagupari and his executive to look at easy-to-execute and tangible projects that will have long term impacts.

“I encourage you to aim for one project that will make a living testament of your leadership.

“There will be lots of project ideas but not all projects are achievable, I encourage you to choose one project that will become a milestone of your leadership,” he said.

Premier Sagupari acknowledged his executive, officials from the ministry and officials from Central Province for their support towards the formation of his government.

He said his government is looking forward to working closely with the Ministry of Provincial Government, Central Provincial Administration and the people of Central Province.

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