BY MORRIS NAFU
Lanelle Tanangada, wife of Minister of Police and National Security, Jimson Tanangada is off for further studies in Australia under an Australian government scholarship.
The Policy Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation Unit (PIMEU) within the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet farewelled Lanelle recently who is departing for Australia to further her studies, a statement by the Government Communications Unit (GCU) yesterday said.
Lanelle is the wife of the Member of Parliament for Gizo-Kolombangara and Government Minister for Police, National Security & Correctional Services, Jimson Tanangada.
Lanelle was the education minister under the previous government, the Democratic Coalition Government for Advancement (DCGA) and member of parliament for Gizo-Kolombangara in the 11th parliament.
She has played a critical role in PIMEU in her capacity as Policy Secretary for the Social Sector, overseeing six sector line ministries, the GCU statement said.
Among the highlights of her tenure at PIMEU is her leadership of the Social Sector team in overseeing the rollout of the newly legislated Education Act 2023, the statement said.
Coincidentally, the Act came into force during her tenure as Minister for Education and Human Resources Development, the GCU statement said.
Prior to her posting at PIMEU, Tanangada served two terms as the member of parliament for Gizo/Kolombangara.
She first entered Parliament through the 2018 by-election and successfully retained the seat in the 2019 National General Elections.
Tanangada will pursue a Master’s degree in Public Policy at the prestigious Australian National University (ANU), with her studies fully funded by the Australian Government, GCU said.
In her parting words to colleagues, she encouraged them to “continue serving the Government with diligence and respect”, the GCU statement said.
Under her leadership the historic Education Act 2023 was passed and enacted, a legislation which has been described as ‘comprehensive, modern framework that updates the education system for the first time since Solomon Islands’ independence’.
The Act provides clear guidance for administration, teacher registration, and quality standards across all education levels.
Under Lanelle’s leadership, the education system experienced reforms and improved planning, such as the launching and implementing of major reforms like the ICT Master Education Plan 2019-2023 and the National Education Action Plan for the 2022 to 2026.
Also, during Lanelle’s tenure as Minister of Education, Solomon Islands saw an unprecedented increased access to education.
This was seen in the increase in operational schools and ECE centres to a total of 1708 across the country, demonstrating a commitment to expanding educational opportunities nationwide.
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