Abel ready to meet challenges

By Muhuyupe Soranzi
CARETAKER deputy Prime Minister Charles Abel says being elevated to that position is an honour for him and the people of Milne Bay.
After his swearing in at Government House yesterday, he said he was ready to meet the challenges ahead.
“I’m so humble and I am going to dedicate myself as I always do to serve all the people of PNG,” he said.
“There are many challenges ahead of us but I believe we got a good team and a hardworking PM. We just want to form a good team around him.”
Abel said the government would continue to build on the many good policies it had already started and make improvements. “I thank and honour the good Lord for this and I will continue to work for the people of this beautiful country.”
Abel is a third-term MP for Alotau and a member of the ruling People’s National Congress party.
He is in charge of Treasury, Forestry, Civil Aviation, Sports and Apec, and Lands and Physical Planning.