Bougainville Public Service Retirees conclude week-long induction program
A week-long retirement induction program was held this week, aimed at equipping public service retirees with essential skills for life after service.
Facilitated by the ABG Department of Personnel Management and Administrative Services, the program concluded in a ceremonial farewell held today in Buka.
This year, 37 public servants are set to retire from the Bougainville Public Service. Of this group, 17 retirees from Central Bougainville participated in a similar induction program and farewell event held last week in Arawa. This week’s program in Buka honored 20 retirees based at the headquarters in Buka.
ABG Minister for Public Service Hon. Amanda Masono, expressed her gratitude to the retirees, many of whom have dedicated over 20 years to serving the government.
“Working in Bougainville and service to the people requires passion, commitment to work hard in an environment where there are often inadequate resources, funding and political will to support you perform your role effectively. But you have come this far, and is a story of resilience and love for this beautiful place we call home.”
Minister Masono thanked the retirees on behalf of the people of Bougainville, acknowledging their significant contributions to state services and the ABG. She emphasized that the induction program was designed to prepare them for life beyond public service by providing essential skills and knowledge.
During the induction, retirees received training in financial literacy, savings, and investment, facilitated with support from the ABG Department of Commerce. Representatives from Nambawan Supa, TISA Bank, Bank South Pacific, and the ABG Department of Health also delivered presentations, including sessions on healthy lifestyles. The retirees were awarded SME training certificates and Certificates of Service as part of the program’s conclusion.
Minister Masono encouraged the retirees to act as ambassadors of the Bougainville Public Service upon returning to their communities.
“Help us restore the confidence in our leadership and government of the day. You will return to your communities where your experience and knowledge will be needed to help activities of nation-building. Go and contribute to our independence-ready mission,” she urged, acknowledging the vital role that retirees will play in shaping Bougainville’s future.
The farewell ceremony was attended by department heads, colleagues and family members.
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