Increase LLG funds

The National Letters

VISION 2050 is a national dream.
From a Morobean perspective, Kundu Vision 2048 is also a dream for Morobe.
Our prime minister is emphasising on taking back PNG through initiatives such as promoting agriculture, funding of SMEs, amongst many.
Being a LLG officer, government policy implementer and most notably a public servant living with the problems of the people:
I appreciate the policies of our government and would like to offer my support through following suggestions:

  • THAT funds be increased and directed to LLGs with guidelines tied and focused to ward improvements;
  • THAT required and full staffing be deployed to LLGs to oversee and monitor implementation of these funds; and,
  • THAT sufficient logistic support as vehicle, power supply, housing and other necessities which will ensure smooth flow of services, be centred to the LLGs which in turn will make officers access wards where real problems are.

From my observation, the 2013 & 2014 local level government service improvement project (LLGSIP) funds have impacted almost all the 15 ward in my LLG.
Three wards, through community partnership and support, successfully launched a double classroom, 1 x 4-in-1 classroom and a community health post facility which will be opened soon.
Let what I have shared challenge readers that problems lies where people are.
People are living with the problems everyday of their lives, therefore, could we consider putting in resources where the problems are?
This will really address these problems and lead to achieving our dreams and plans.

Philips David,
People’s Servant