NATIONAL Capital District Commission (NCDC), under the leadership of NCD Governor Powes Parkop, today presented four new buses valued at K496,000 to the NCD Council of Women, fulfilling part of the K1.5 million commitment made during the Council’s revitalisation earlier this year. The four buses will support the Council’s operations and outreach programs throughout Port Moresby’s three electorates and the Motu Koita communities.
The official handover ceremony was held at NCD City Hall and witnessed by Governor Parkop, City Manager Ravu Frank, Deputy Governor and Motu Koita Assembly Chairman Russel Wavik, NCD Council of Women President Lucy Pomu, Vice President Sana Dokopa, and women leaders representing Moresby South, Moresby North-East, Moresby North-West, and Motu Koita.
Governor Parkop said the donation marked an important step towards rebuilding and strengthening the NCD Council of Women following years of limited support and operational capacity.
“By providing these four buses, we are helping to bring the NCD Council of Women fully back on board, fully energised,
fully supported, and fully active in serving the women and girls of our city,” Governor Parkop said.
He said NCDC had allocated K1.5 million in its 2026 budget to support the Council’s revitalisation and institutional strengthening.
The buses form part of that allocation, which will also support the establishment of office facilities, strengthen the Council’s operational capacity, and assist in the development and implementation of programs and activities for women across the city.
Governor Parkop encouraged the Council to develop practical and impactful initiatives aimed at addressing violence against women and girls, including the harassment and safety concerns faced by women and girls while travelling to bus stops, markets, schools, and other public spaces.
NCD Council of Women President Lucy Pomu described the donation as a major milestone for the organisation, noting that it was the first time in more than a decade that the Council had received such significant support.
She thanked Governor Parkop, City Manager Ravu Frank, the NCDC Board, and management for their commitment to empowering women throughout the National Capital District.
“These vehicles will help us reach communities that were previously difficult to access. We stand for the voiceless, and we will continue to advocate for the rights, safety, and wellbeing of women and girls across our city,” President Pomu said.
President Pomu also reaffirmed the Council’s commitment to working closely with NCDC and its partners to deliver programs that empower women, strengthen families, and create safer communities throughout Port Moresby.