Representatives of the Lihir Ladolam Pit Landowners Association have received certificates in Retail Training after successfully completing a week-long training facilitated by the Centre for Excellence in Financial Inclusion (CEFI).
The landowner representatives were awarded their certificates during a brief mini graduation ceremony hosted by the Mineral Resources Authority (MRA) at its office in Port Moresby on Thursday, 26 March.
A total of 32 participants including 14 women attended the Financial Literacy training under MRA.
In addition to the CEFI certificates, participants also received certificates from the Papua New Guinea Institute of Directors (PNGID) and the Institute of Banking and Business Management (IBBM) after attending their respective training sessions aimed at strengthening leadership and financial management skills.
Speaking during the ceremony, CEFI Acting Executive Director Peter Samuel commended the landowners for successfully completing the programme, describing it as an important step towards improving financial discipline and strengthening landowner participation in business.
Mr. Samuel said the training was designed to equip participants with practical knowledge in retail business operations and financial management.
“Without your input and without all your support and effort, this thing won’t be possible,” Mr. Samuel said