MEMBER for Kandrian Gloucester Hon. Joseph Lelang has been appointed as Minister for Rural and Economic Development in Marape-Rosso Government.
He was officially sworn in to the new ministry by Governor General Sir Bob Dadae at Government House earlier today.
The inclusion of Kandrian Gloucester MP into the cabinet brings the number of ministries in Marape-Rosso Government up to thirty-seven (37).
Lelang was a former Opposition Leader, however, he resigned weeks ago and joined the government.