Govt urged to prioritise informal education

THE Enga literacy division has urged the national government to give priority to informal education in the country because that will help people extend their knowledge to participate in different activities.
Nicholas Mamben, the provincial literacy coordinator, spoke at the first Good Sheppard Adult Literacy School graduation at the Saugurap Catholic Diocese of Wabag in Enga on Wednesday.
He said literacy level in the country was very low and Enga was now the leading province with the highest number of educated elites.
“Priority has to be given to the informal sector so that can help our people who did not have a chance to learn basic education,” Mamben said.
He said that adult literacy graduation in Enga could be the first of its kind in the country
“It is a dream comes true and a milestone achievement for the unfortunates.
“I would say it is the Enga provincial government’s dream to have a better education system in Enga and this is a stepping stone towards achieving our goal while working under the leadership of Enga Governor Sir Peter Ipatas,” Mamben said.
Nicholas acknowledged the Sangurap Catholic Diocese for taking up the initiative to set up the adult literacy school and making it a successful one.
He urged other Catholic parishes in Wabag and the local Protestant church and Adventists church to do the same .
Sangurap parish board chairman Paul Nepau said adult literacy must continue through.
“Adult literacy requires support from the national and provincial governments,” Nepau said.
Literacy teacher Mary Taylor, on behalf of her students, appealed to the provincial government to look into their needs.