Jiwaka district education office receives first vehicle in 15 years

Education services in the Anglimp South Waghi District of Jiwaka Province are expected to improve following the presentation of two brand new vehicles to district education services.

For more than 15 years since the breakaway of Jiwaka from Western Highlands, the district education service has been without a vehicle, impacting vital school inspection and monitoring of schools apart from other key responsibilities.

Provincial Administrator Rick Kogen, while presenting the new vehicle to the longest-serving District Education Advisor, Regina Arre, recently said the Administration is committed to improving education in the province.

PA Kogen said, the Provincial Government and Administration will provide continuous support for the education sector in the province, building capacity and strengthening the workforce.

Mr Kogen said the Administration has also purchased two similar vehicles for North Wahgi and Jimi district education officers, which will be delivered once registered.

He also raised concerns on the trend of claiming state issued vehicle after leaving office.

"We must to claim state issued vehicles after your term is over,…we are only the custodian of state vehicles while holding the key positions at the administration level." Kogen said.

He appealed for public servants to be accountable when exiting with respect to other upcoming public servants.