Governor Allan Bird Unveils Groundbreaking Initiative to Create 400,000 Jobs and Attract Billions in Investment for Sepik Province

 PNG's East Sepik Governor Allan Bird Unveils Groundbreaking Initiative to Create 400,000 Jobs and Attract Billions in Investment for Sepik Province

On Monday, 13th February 2023, Governor Allan Bird announced a major development initiative for Sepik Province, aimed at creating jobs and transforming society.

The initiative, which will be the largest in the history of Sepik Province, will focus on five key areas: land mobilization to create jobs, the Mengar International Port, building Local Level Government (LLG) capacity, labor mobility to Australia, and the continuation of restoring core services.

The provincial budget, which is set to be passed this week, will be centered around this initiative and its goals. Governor Bird and Minister Maru have already had positive discussions with potential investors and have received the blessing and full support of the Prime Minister and the Deputy Prime Minister.

This initiative has the potential to create 200,000 direct jobs and an additional 200,000 indirect jobs, attract billions of dollars in private investment, bring significant infrastructure, and generate billions of kina in annual exports, as well as 295MW of power.

Governor Bird stated that the investor is fully committed and ready with the finance, and it is now up to the National Government and the Sepik Province Government to organize the landowners to secure the investment. He also emphasized that no public funds were used for his recent medical expenses.

Governor Bird urged all Sepik people to support this initiative as it will deliver long-term, sustainable jobs and transform society. All details of the initiative will be disclosed once it has succeeded and all agreements are in place.

PC: PNG Loop

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