MP urges people to adapt to change

THE people of Kundiawa-Gembogl district in Chimbu have been challenged to change their attitude to adapt to the changing world.
Kundiawa-Gembogl MP Joe Mek Teine made this remark at the opening of development projects valued at more than K1 million for the people of Narku tribe at Mindima village over the weekend.
“The world is changing, we must have change our approaches and attitudes to cash in on the lucrative liquefied natural gas project.
“PNG will become the richest black nation in the world, it is not time to muck around,” Mek Teine said.
He said the district, under his stewardship, was geared toward making significant progress on bringing developments and services in health, education, transport infrastructures, agriculture, law and order to name a few to improve the welfare of the people.
Mek Teine said he was committed to lift the status of people of Kundiawa-Gembogl district.
Among the several projects he rolled out in front of a huge crowd at Mindima village on Saturday, he also switched on EMTV signal which was connected by a local communication company.
“I will continue to serve you, but you have to play your part and take ownership of the new initiatives,” he said.
Some of the notable initiatives the MP rolled out were Kondom Augando High School, Mindima village court house, Nend-Keramugl water supply, Mindima market, Bamugl-Mengagl and Damar road and elementary schools in Nend Border, Gaglkugla, Guiye, Wandi, Mengagle, Damar and Pinga.
He also initiated the Damar aid post and Nend Yomba-Suara care centre and gave K100,000 towards Mingende rural hospital.
He also presented K30,000 to a deserted Toglkane clan who fell victim to an election related fight to resettle.
Several people who spoke at the opening also thanked Mek Teine for the impact projects he launched for the benefit of the Narku people.