PNC Making use of DSIP Funds - O'Neill Opens Classrooms in Kabwum with Patrick Basa
The Leader of the People's National Congress Party, Hon. Peter O’Neill, CMG, MP, has highlighted the value of District and Provincial Services Improvement Program funds in delivering infrastructure and services while the current National government was failing to manage the country’s economy.
“This classroom has been built by Patrick Basa for his people and will now be used to educate the children of Kabwum for many years to come,” Mr. O’Neill said.
“The opening of this classroom is another example of DSIPs and PSIPs delivering to remote and rural districts.
“DSIPs and PSIPs are being used by Members of Parliament to expand schools, dormitories and staff housing for education.
“Marape has been playing political games and holding back DSIPs from Members he is looking to undermine, and this is nothing but an indication of his lack of virtue. This childish politics will not stop us from working hard for our people.
“People around the country are lucky that the PNC-led Government had established DSIPs and PSIPs, because we now have a government that cannot deliver basic services around the country and this is left to MPs to deliver for our people.
“While the DSIPs have been slow in coming over the past year, when they are provided these funds are put to good use.”
Mr. O’Neill said he thanks the people of Australia, who paid the last amount of DSIP and PSIP funding though the Australian Government’s Export Finance Agency.
“While the legality of this loan through the EFA was questioned, and was against the advice of the Australian Treasury, it did enable PNG Members of Parliament to receive these funds into trust accounts and makeup for Marape Government shortcomings.
“It now remains to be seen how the government will obtain funds for the next tranche of DSIPs and PSIPs.
“Ultimately these funds will be put to good use as a last line of defence for our people in the delivery or essential services and infrastructure.”
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