Bekker resigns

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AFTER only nine months in office, PNG Power Ltd (PPL) managing director Flagon Bekker has resigned due to personal reasons, chairman Moses Maladina says.
“Bekker will return to Australia while a local, Obed Baita, with 30 years’ experience in PNG Power, will take charge of the state-owned entity,” he added.
Bekker’s resignation comes amid controversy over the 24-hour blackout in Port Moresby on Friday and an illegal industrial action mounted last week by the PNG Power Workers’ Union.
Last August, Bekker was appointed by the National Executive Council (NEC) for three years to replace Carolyn Blacklock.
His recruitment was facilitated by the Kumul Consolidated Holdings Ltd and a recruitment firm.
He holds a master’s in business administration from Cranfield University, England.
In a statement yesterday, Maladina said Bekker’s resignation was effective immediately and indicated the appointment of Batia as Officer-in-Charge of PNG Power, whilst a more formal engagement is being finalised.
“Batia has over 30 years of service with the company and has served the Leadership Team with distinction and possesses outstanding credentials,” Maladina said.
“I have every faith in Batia’s ability to provide much needed stability. The chairman and Board of PNG Power will provide the new Office- in-Charge and the Leadership Team with its full support, during the interim.
“We assure all the PNG Power employees and their families, key stakeholders and suppliers, and the valued PPL customers of continued stability during this transition period.
“It remains our key priority, to focus on the objectives of our Annual Operating Plan and to deliver on a promise to provide accessible, affordable and reliable energy services to the people of Papua New Guinea.
“I take this opportunity to thank Bekker for his time here in PPL and wish him well, as he returns to his family in Australia,”

One thought on “Bekker resigns

  • Too much leadership changes within PNG power. Its services are still poor in terms of consistency and coverage.

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