Gairo is league’s new boss

Manager eager to continue success of PNG’s top comp

THE Papua New Guinea National Rugby League Competition (PNGNRLC) board has appointed Ora Gairo as its new manager.
Gairo takes over from former PNGNRLC manager Stanley Hondina who was elevated to the role of PNG Rugby Football League (PNGRFL) chief executive in November.
PNGNRLC chairman Adrian Chow said Gairo, from Abau, Central, had a bachelor’s degree in communication for development from the University of Technology and a post-graduate diploma in education from the University of Goroka.
He said Gairo’s work experience over the past 18 years included education, training, social performance assignments and capacity building in community-based organisations and tertiary institutions with donors and organisations such as Frieda River Project, Porgera Joint Venture, ExxonMobil PNG, international and domestic consulting firms, and Ausaid.
“Gairo has coached the Philip Aravure Primary School students, National Capital District schools select side and is a member of the NCD Schools Rugby League board,” Chow said.
He said PNGRFL was undergoing major organisational restructures and Gairo’s administrative and management qualifications were relevant at this time.
“PNGNRLC is in line with the growth of the organisation and the game,” Chow said.
Hondina said it was a relief to have Gairo on board.
“We have been quietly working behind the scene since last week to induct him into the job,” he said.
“He has been good and is understanding the business well.
“PNGNRLC has a strong competition officer in Saku Ank who will provide game management support to Ora and all should be well.”