President Toroama: Development in Bougainville is becoming a reality
President of the Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG), His Excellency Hon. Ishmael Toroama, says development in Bougainville is increasingly being translated into practical opportunities for the people.
President Toroama made the remarks today while officially opening the Lloyds Apparel Training Centre at the Arawa Country Club, alongside Managing Director of Lloyds Metals and Energy Limited (LMEL), Balasubramanian Prabhakaran.
The opening brought together Central Bougainville parliamentarians, community leaders, LMEL representatives, trainees and members of the public.
President Toroama acknowledged the people and leaders of Bougainville for embracing the partnership between the ABG and LMEL, and thanked the company for its confidence in Bougainville.
“Thank you for embracing the government (ABG) and Lloyds Metals with this building. It is truly an honour for every one of us that we are always inspired to become fruitful in whatever we do and whatever we say. Managing Director for Lloyds, I would like to thank you on behalf of my government, the people of Central, South and North for believing in Bougainville,” President Toroama said.
President Toroama said LMEL’s engagement was extending beyond the mineral sector, with the company also contributing to employment and socio-economic opportunities for young people in Bougainville.
“It is only within a year, and you have established not only within the mineral sector but also improved the lives and well-being of the younger generation.”
He said such developments were important as Bougainville works to strengthen its economic base and build the capacity needed to exercise greater self-government.
President Toroama encouraged women and young people to take advantage of opportunities created through skills development, training and employment.
He also urged the young people attending the opening to remain committed to their training and learn from the trainers and industry professionals supporting the initiative.
As Bougainville prepares for the Self-Government Declaration on September 1, 2027, President Toroama said practical investments in people and the economy are essential to achieving the region’s aspirations.
He said the developments taking place across Bougainville demonstrated that the aspirations of its people were increasingly being realised through practical action.
“The development in Bougainville is no longer just a dream, but it is now a reality, provided by the government to the people of Bougainville.”
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