Long serving West New Britain Provincial Administrator, Williamson Hosea has resigned from duties.
Today he handed over the reigns to his successor, Leo Mapmani who will be Acting Provincial Administrator for the next three months.
Mr. Hosea has served for 46 years in the public service with 10 years as Provincial Administrator.
West New Britain Governor, Sasindran Muthuvel said this follows a National Executive Council decision on the 9th of March under the compulsory retirement age of 65.
Muthuvel said this is a directive with both Mr Hosea and Mr Mapmani receiving letters from the Department of Personnel Management.
“We will do a formal farewell ceremony after Parliament sitting”, said Muthuvel.
The Governor added that this should see a smooth flow of transition to ensure the public service in West New Britain continues to deliver services.
Muthuvel thanked Hosea for his outstanding service to the people of West New Britain and urged him to work with his successor during the transition period.
Mr Hosea hails from Galilo Village in the Hoskins LLG of Talasea District. He started as an Agriculture Officer and worked his way up to Deputy Provincial Administrator before being appointed as the Provincial Administrator.
He reached the retirement age of 65 last November.
Meanwhile Hosea’s successor, Leo Mapmani was the District Administrator for Talasea District prior to this appointment.
Both announcements were made at the Office of the West New Britain Governor.
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