After 40 years, change finally came

 I DISAGREE with Okuk Mori Rogerson’s articles. 

First ly, for the writer to say that the betel nut ban is cutting off economic life-line for most of the people is half the truth. 

Betel nut was never an economical cash crop for the people  in early days. 

However, its consumption slowly came into demand.

Thus, making it a lucrative commercial activity and yet the filthiest business one could ever engaged in, contributes to almost 70% of the rubbish found in all of our towns. 

Moreover, the writer’s question about Governor Powes Parkop’s job policy can be seen today with the NCDC Urban Youth Programmes which is currently engaging many unemployed youths all over Port Moresby to work under its many programmes and later get sponsored by NCDC to selected schools for training and possible employment which is in operation since 2011. 

Though it may not take over night for the governor’s vision to transform Port Moresby, down 20 years’ time, the writer and I will be happy to walk the streets of Port Moresby when we have a safe community to live in when all unemployed youths get employed. 

Finally, corruption has been there in the biblical days up until now and no one can deny as innocent or never got involved in any corrupt deal. 

Wanbel Niape

Port Moresby