PM MARAPE PAYS TRIBUTE TO WABAG MP

Prime Minister, James Marape last night paid tribute to  Wabag MP Dr. Lino Tom, following the latter’s resignation from Government to join the Alternative Government for pending Vote- of-No-Confidence in Port Moresby yesterday.

PM Marape in a statement said: “Marape -Rosso Government is in control to respect the rights of the parliamentary Leaders their independence and decision as a gentleman and a leader.

Therefore, PM Marape expressed his gratitude to Dr. Tom for his dedicated service to the country as a government minister.

PM Marape continued: “Dr. Tom spoke to me earlier today, indicating his intentions as a gentleman and a leader. Let us respect his independence and decision. We thank him for his contributions to our country under my watch.”

He further said: “Tom has been a valuable contributor to Cabinet as I appointed him as Fisheries and Marine Resources Minister when we formed the government in 2019, and as Health Minister in 2022, after the National General Election.”

Dr. Tom, he said, was in Cabinet from 2019 all the way to 2024 and excelled in both portfolios he held.

“I thank Hon. Dr. Lino Tom for all his contributions to Government as a minister and I look forward to working with him in areas of common interest, whether it is Wabag, Enga, or national issues.”

Steven Kenda
Steven Kendahttp://www.thepngsun.com
Mr Steven Kenda holds a Bachelor of Art in Journalism and Public Relations from the University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG).

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