Women encouraged to serve without fear

PORGERA District Court magistrate Michael Apie has asked executives of the Pogera District Women’s Association in Enga to be responsible.
Speaking during the swearing-in of vice-president Susan Paraia, secretary Jenny Kopi and members Pinama Vakal, Margaret Benny and Wanoli Wayape, Apie said leadership was a big responsibility.
“Take responsibility and work for the common good. You swore not only before the commission of oath but before God,” he told them.
“As Christians, we have this responsibility to make sure that our word is our voice. My encouragements are go out and faithfully execute your task without fear and favour.”
President Sarah Erasi said the association had long-term and short-term goals which the executives would look at implementing.
“In the short term, the PDWA aims to construct women’s house or locally called Wanda Anda in each of the council wards,” Erasi said.
“In the long term, we are thinking about supporting schools, put small aid posts at each council ward.”
PDWA is working on its five-year development plan.