26/08/2024
On behalf of Western Highlands Provincial Government under the leadership of Hon. Wai Rapa, would like to thank you all the following participants of today's special Repentance Day lotu here at Queens Park.
1: Hon. Jason Peter, MP of Huon Gulf and Minister for Community development and Region.
2: Hon. Pila Niningi, MP of Imbongu electorate and Minister for Justice and Anthony General.
3: Hon. Wai Rapa, Governor of Western Highlands Province.
4: Papua New Guinea Church Council General Secratary.
5: Community Development and Religion Department Secratary and senior staff.
6: All reverends, Evengalists, Elders and Pastors of all denominations from all Highlands Provinces.
7: Businesses houses, Private Sectors in Western Highlands Province.
8: All the leaders in the Communities, districts and provinces of Highlands region.
9: All the faithful Christian members of all denominations in the Highlands region.
Also not forgetting the apology message from Hon. Prime Minister James Marape and four local MPs of Western Highlands that couldn't attend because of their busy schedules.
The Governor of Western Highlands Hon. Wai Rapa said, " he is ready to work with church leaders in the province during his final remarks. Hon. Wai Rapa dedicated the first floor of Sir Mara Haus to use for any Church business like meetings etc starting today. He also urged the people of Western Highlands to change their mindsets for the good of our communities, districts and province. Hon. Wai said, the people of Western Highlands is ready to take the lead for change in all sectors. Also he urged leaders of Enga, Southern Highlands, Hela and Jiwaka to work closely with people for change. Mr. Wai said, we are mandated by people to lead them to right direction and show by an example for the good of our people.
Finally, Mr. Wai Rapa called all Upper Highlands people to change their mindsets of tribal fights.
Thank you all.