Presented here is not just a platform for an election campaign, but a realistic five year strategic plan based on the candidates experience and commitment to implement when elected into office. This MTSP (Medium Term Strategic Plan) for the district is aligned to the National Government’s Vision 2050 and MTDPs (Medium Term Development Plan).
It is my vision to accept this call to serve God’s people as a servant leader with a Shepherd’s heart. Unlike most going into this election, mine is not driven by any ambition for a career in politics, fame or authority but accepting the widespread cries from the people to deliver equitable services. My personal profile shows that there is no motive for ambition for a career as these have been fulfilled in my 45 year service to the nation already. I give my life in service for our people.
IMPROVE SERVICE DELIVERY
TO THE MAJORITY OF THE PEOPLE FOR EQUITABLE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN IJIVITARI
INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT
TO IMPROVE SERVICE DELIVERY · PHYSICAL – SEA, AIR & LAND.
ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURES AT COMMUNITY LEVELS (WARD DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEES)
EDUCATION
HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
ESTABLISH TEACHER’S COLLEGE – ELEMENTARY & PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS
PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR TERTIARY EDUCATION
PROVIDE SCHOOL SUBSIDES
ESTABLISH 4 JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLS – AJOA, BERIBONA, MUSA/SAFIA & AMBASI
ESTABLISH 3 TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOLS
ESTABLISH TECHNICAL COLLEGE [ FISHERIES & MARINE]
SUPPORT COLLEGE [AGRICULTURE & BUSINESS SKILLS]
SUPPORT TVET INSTITUTIONS
HEALTH SERVICES
UPGRADE AID POSTS AND RURAL HEALTH CENTERS
ESTABLISH STAFF POSITIONS & 5 YEAR OPERATIONAL BUDGET
PROVIDE SEA AMBULANCES- WANIGELA, TUFI, AKO, ORO BAY, KIKIRI AND AMBASI
SUPPORT ST. MARGARET'S VILLAGE HEALTH WORKERS TRAINING SCHOOL
BUDGET FOR WARDS AND LLGS TO SPONSOR STUDENTS TO RETURN TO THEM.
AGRICULTURE & RURAL DEVELOPMENT [ AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES, FORESTRY ]
INCREASE OPPORTUNITIES FOR MAJORITY OF THE RURAL DWELLERS TO PARTICIPATE IN CASH ECONOMY BY
ESTABLISHING SMALLHOLDER RURAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT ( SRDP )
PRIORITIZING THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENTS POLICY FOR PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP IN SUPPORTING NGOS, CHURCHES AND PRIVATE INDIVIDUALS AS DEVELOPMENT AGENCIES IN TRAINING & EMPOWERING CITIZENS TO FULLY PARTICIPATE IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT
SUPPORTING & COOPERATING WITH THE PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT IN PROVIDING MANPOWER TRAINING FOR DEVELOPMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
CULTURE & TOURISM [ INCREASE PROMOTION ]
REVIVE ANNUAL CULTURAL SHOW AT TUFI
SUPPORT PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT IN FUNDING ANNUAL AGRICULTURAL & CULTURAL SHOW IN POPONDETTA
ESTABLISH A BODY TO PROMOTE AND MONITOR TOURISM INDUSTRY IN THE DISTRICT
IMPROVE ADMINISTRATIVE CAPACITY
FOR THE EFFECTIVE AND TRANSPARENT DELIVERY AND MONITORING AND ACCOUNTABILITY OF DISTRICT AND SPECIAL PROJECTS FUNDS
REVIEW OF MANPOWER AT DISTRICT AND LLG LEVELS AND APPOINT SUITABLE STAFF
PROVIDE MORE TRAINING AND ORIENTATION TO PUBLIC OFFICERS, OTHER NGO AGENCIES AND COMMUNITIES WITH INFORMATION ON NEW INITIATIVES FOR DEVELOPMENT
INVOLVE PEOPLE FROM GRASSROOTS LEVEL TO FULLY PARTICIPATE IN PROJECT PLANNING, IMPLEMENTATION AND MONITORING.