Hami Yawari farewelled

FORMER Southern Highlands go­vernor, the late Hami Yawari, has been described as a leader who had his people and country at heart.
Yawari, from the Kutubu area, who rose to become governor of the
resource-rich province, was also praised for his role in supporting the LNG project to become a reali­ty.
Former petroleum and energy minister Sir Moi Avei said although Yawari had passed on, he had left behind a legacy that would benefit the people.
Sir Moi said Yawari was instru­mental in ensuring the project agreement was signed.
He said the people of Boera and at Portion 152 must appreciate that the pipeline would be passing through the Central province because of leaders like Yawari.
NCD Governor Powes Parkop, who attended the funeral service at the Hohola Christian Outreach Victory church, conveyed his praise for a leader who had at heart his people and country.
His body will leave for Mendi this morning before he is laid to rest at his Gesege village, Lake Kutubu, on Thursday.