THE people of Alkena in the Lower Kagul area of Tambul Nebilyer District turned out in traditional attire to warmly welcome Prime Minister Hon. James Marape for the launch of several major impact projects today.
The projects, funded by the Tambul Nebilyer District Development Authority (TNDDA) under the leadership of local MP and Minister assisting the Prime Minister, Hon. Win Bakri Daki, are aimed at improving essential services and infrastructure in the district.
The projects include a proposed Tambul School of Nursing, staff houses for the Tambul District Health Centre, the Alkena Sub-District Office building, the Tambul-to-Alkena rural electrification project and a Flexible Open and Distance Education (FODE) Centre at Alkena.
Among those present to welcome the Prime Minister were Tambul Nebilyer MP Hon. Win Bakri Daki, Dei MP Hon. Desmond Kipa and hundreds of local residents who gathered to witness the historic occasion.
The projects represent a significant investment in education, healthcare, public administration and rural infrastructure, with the aim of bringing essential government services closer to the people of Tambul Nebilyer.
The community’s traditional welcome reflected its enthusiasm and support for the development initiatives and the visit of the Prime Minister.