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Namah Commends Government

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Vanimo-Green MP Belden Namah has commended the Marape-Rosso Government for delivering on its commitments made to the people of West Sepik Province.

Namah made these comments last week when a government delegation led by Ministers Rainbo Paita and Solan Mirisim were in Vanimo to launch the Sepik Coastal Highway Project and deliver funding for other projects in the province.

“I have helped formed governments when I was in the opposition, and in the last 12 years I have not seen any deliver on their commitments,” Namah said.

Funding of K53million was paid to the Provincial and District Treasuries for road projects and two hospital projects.

Out of the K53million, Nuku and Telefomin received a K10million each to construct two level 4 district hospitals. The remaining K33million will be put to improve road links between Aitape, Nuku, and Vanimo.

Namah added these investments will lead to more prospects for the province as it aims to fully utilize the PNG-Indonesian Border for more opportunities.

“For provinces to prosper, there must be government enablers, and this major investment is the right way to achieve this. I am with this government for taking development seriously,” Namah said.

The MP also announced that scoping for a Vanimo Hydro, Water, and Sanitation project has already started, and funding to deliver this project will be captured in next year’s national budget.

This also includes the Vanimo International Wharf project and the long-debated Vanimo Special Economic Zone Concept.

West Sepik Governor Tony Wouwou, Finance and Planning Minister Rainbo Paita, Works and Highways Minister Solan Mirisim, and Vanimo-Green MP Belden Namah during the launch of the Sepik Coastal Highway Project in Vanimo.
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Funds For Major Projects in West Sepik Province

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Finance and Planning Minister Rainbo Paita announced yesterday in Vanimo that the National Government is committed to delivering major projects in West Sepik Province.

Officiating the launch of the Sepik Coastal Highway, Minister Paita announced funding of key projects for the Province.

This includes major road works between Vanimo and Green River Station, the construction of the Vanimo International Wharf, and the upgrade of health facilities in Nuku and Telefomin District.

The Minister also presented funding for these projects;

  • K3million – Bewani to Imbio Road Sealing
  • K2million – Aitape to Lumi Road Sealing
  • K3million – Nuku to Aitape Road Sealing
  • K3million – Telefomin District Road Sealing
  • K3million – West Sepik Provincial Road Projects
  • K10million – Nuku Level 4 Hospital Upgrade
  • K10million – Telefomin Level 4 Hospital Upgrade.

Vanimo-Green MP Belden Namah commended the Marape-Rosso Government for recognizing West Sepik in these major projects.

“Many past PMs have made commitments only and not delivered. This is the 1st of its kind for West Sepik and my people of Vanimo,”

“I see this Government is serious about developing PNG, and West Sepik is grateful to receive such investment,” Namah said.

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Namah Keen to Form Government

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Vanimo Green-River member-elect, Belden Namah commended the Electoral Commission and Election Officials for conducting a free and safe election for the people of Vanimo-Green in West Sepik Province.

“I want to thank the Election Manager, Salote Kai and the Returning Officer for a successful election. There was no foul play in this election,” Namah said.

Namah thanked his supporters and reassured his commitment to form government this year after serving as the front man of the opposition in the last 12 years.

Re-elected member for Vanimo-Green, Beldan Namah, signing the writ after being declared

“12 years is enough; we will form Government. We will join our coalition partners and form Government,” Namah said.

Namah collected 10,213 votes in the 24th elimination after all ballots were exhausted.

Independent Candidate Eric Kowa was the runner up with 8,767 votes.

Namah is yet to reveal what party he will form a coalition; however, PNC remains an option given the history between him and PNC front man Peter O’Neill.

With the return of writs now extended to the 5th of August, the numbers game for forming government will be on show as elected members scramble to join the winning camp.

But for now, celebrations have already started in Vanimo as loyal Belden Namah supporters celebrate his fourth term in Parliament.

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