BY JOHN HOUANIHAU

Minister John Tuhaika Jr has been applauded for his appointment to lead a government ministry.

Mr Tuhaika Jr, MP for Rennell and Bellona, was appointed Minister of Traditional Governance, Peace and Ecclesiastical Affairs.

Jim Sevesi, a former City Councillor and broadcaster, voiced his praise for Minister Tuhaika Jr yesterday saying as a sole MP from Rennell and Bellona province, it is important that the province has a voice in the executive government.

“It is the path our pioneer leaders had ventured into when Rennell and Bellona assumed the constituency in 1974,” said Mr Sevesi.

Minister Tuhaika Jnr, MP for Rennell Bellona, took his oath as Minister for Traditional Governance, Peace and Ecclesiastical Affairs.

The Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) has officially completed its Cabinet appointments following the swearing-in of Minister Tuhaika Jnr and Bradley Tovosia, MP for East Guadalcanal, on Wednesday last week, according to OPMC.

According to OPMC, the ceremony was officiated by the Governor-General, His Excellency Sir Reverend David Tiva Kapu.

Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele welcomed the appointments, noting that these additions now complete the GNUT Cabinet team and align with the government’s priorities.

On Tuhaika’s appointment, the Prime Minister highlighted the importance of including a diversity of voices in government, said the OPMC statement.

“Tuhaika’s fresh perspective and commitment to addressing cultural and social issues are invaluable to the Ministry of Traditional Governance, Peace and Ecclesiastical Affairs.

“His appointment reflects GNUT’s ongoing efforts to ensure broad representation and leadership that serve the diverse needs of our people,” Manele added.

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