“Me kam long peim respect na givim bikpela luksave long papa bilong kantri, Late Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare. Kam bilong mi tu em long toksave long em olsem Bougainville emi wok long redi nau long walkabaut em yet,”

Hon. Ishmael Toroama, President of Bougainville.

Bougainville President Ishmael Toroama made this statement during his visit to the tomb of the Late Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare yesterday upon his arrival in Wewak, East Sepik Province yesterday.

President Toroama described Sir Michael as an inspiration for selfless leadership that is focused on serving the people’s interest as opposed to serving oneself.

“Bougainville has always shared a very close relationship with the leadership and people of East Sepik Province. I am here to strengthen these bonds while looking into future of Bougainville,” President Toroama stated.

President Toroama was in the province as part of the Bougainville Constitutional Planning Commission’s consultations with Bougainvilleans outside of the region.

President Toroama met with the East Sepik Province’s Bougainville Community at the Kaindi Teachers College to address them and to give an update on Bougainville’s progress.

President Toroama expressed his gratitude to Governor Allan Bird and Deputy Governor David Kausik for the very hospitable welcome provided to his delegation.

He also expressed his gratitude to the Bougainvilleans living in the province for continuing to actively participate in the process on Bougainville’s self determination.

“Our process is an all inclusive process that all Bougainvilleans must be a part of,” President Toroama said.

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