By HERON KANEMA
NATIONAL Planning Minister Rainbo Paita has officially opened the newly built 6-mile market facility in the Moresby North-East (MNE) electorate.
Mr Paita opened the K21 million worth market facility in the National Capital District (NCD) in front of a packed crowd who turned up to witness the occasion.
He said people of Moresby North-East were very fortunate to have the facility set up under the leadership of Moresby North-East MP John Kaupa.
“I am happy to represent the office of the Prime Minister to thank Hon. John Kaupa, DDA and other business partners who have worked together to make this project a success for our mothers and the people in the Moresby North-East electorate,” Mr Paita said.
He added: “I’ve seen the quality of the market and I am happy.”
Mr Paita also made an announcement of the government’s commitment of K3 million which was said to be released next week and another commitment of K300, 000.00 from the National Gaming Control Board.
He said the funds will be deposited into district account to continue to support SME program in the Moresby North-East electorate.
Moresby North-East MP Kaupa thanked Paita for his presence and conveyed his words of appreciation to the Prime Minister James Marape and his government for the support towards the completion of the project, and also thanked the government for another commitment of K3 million to support the SME sector in his electorate.
“Marape Government believed in SME, as it is the way to ‘Take Back PNG’ and that is why they have responded to my request to build this market and continue to support SME in the district,” he added.
Mr. Kaupa urged the people of his electorate to embrace the service and work together to boost SME in the district so that it will improve their living standard in the city.
“Everybody must participate in the economic sector because no one will look after you and your families.”