Minister for Works and Highways and Acting Minister for Information and Communications Technology, Hon. Peter Tsiamalili Jnr, has announced that the National Digital ID will soon be the mandatory standard for all government procurement processes.
Speaking at the conclusion of the first day of the Department of Works and Highways (DoWH) Contractors Conference at APEC Haus, Minister Tsiamalili, who also serves as the Minister for Works and Highways, warned that the “digital wave” is no longer optional for the private sector.
He emphasized that the Digital ID will serve as the “sanctified” and primary form of authentication for any Papua New Guinean or business entity participating in state tenders.
“Digital ID is a one-stop shop,” Minister Tsiamalili stated. “Going forward, every submission on any procurement will require a Digital ID to authenticate exactly who you are. If you have not accustomed yourself to where technology is heading, you will be left behind.”
Backing the earlier remarks of Secretary for Works and Highways, Mr. Gibson Holemba, the Minister noted the rapid migration of the industry toward Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications. He stressed that AI is moving far beyond social media and into the core of industrial and legal operations.
“AI is a tool that is cross-cutting. It isn’t just for civil works; it is even impacting the legal perspectives of our government,” the Minister explained.
“Industry players must adapt to these tools because they are the primary drivers of modern efficiency.”
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