Governor Juffa puts up K1 million for Police in Oro

 ORO Governor Gary Juffa presented a cheque of K1 million to Police Commissioner David Manning for the “kina for kina” Police "Station of Excellence" program to purchase 12 new police vehicles to address law and order issues within the Oro province.

Police Commissioner Manning and Police Minister Kramer listening attentively during a presentation of a K1 million cheque to the constabulary at the police headquarters in NCD. Photo: Police Media

The presentation was witnessed today by Police Minister Bryan Kramer, Mr Manning, Acting Deputy Commissioner Operations Donald Yamasombi together with other senior members of the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary at the police headquarters in Konedobu in the National Capital District.

Minister Kramer said the K1 million presented by the Oro provincial government would be matched by the Constabulary for procurement of the vehicles. He said that the program was part of the Station of Excellence initiative which he and the Police Commissioner launched. He said the Madang Open electorate was the first to take part in the program and Northern would now be the first province to participate under Governor Juffa.

Mr Kramer said the Constabulary has invited all members of parliament to participate in this program to improve policing services within their districts and provinces.

Mr Manning said reinvesting money for the people of Oro would allow the constabulary to procure much needed asserts to improve the delivery of policing services to the province.

“Security is very important. Without security no business can operate so we really want the security up and running in the province for a safer and secure environment,” Mr Manning said.

Governor Juffa said Oro Province has a history of law and order issues but since 2012 they made an effort to turn the image of the province around. The image of being a cowboy country was slowly changing. They want to welcome investment, tourists, business, and anyone who wants to come to Oro for business, pleasure, or whatever they wish to do.

Mr Juffa said they were also going to purchase other equipment that are necessary for police in the province. He said with the existing reserve police partnership program with the Constabulary they would be increasing police manpower in the province so they can provide a safer Oro province for all its people, citizens, business, and friends.

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