BY CHARLES STENNETT
The Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID), and its project partners have congratulated its newly appointed acting Permanent Secretary, Mike Qaqara for his appointment to the position after his swearing in at the Government House last Friday.
In a statement, the MID Minister, Ricky Fuo’o said, Mr. Qaqara’s appointment marks a seamless transition for the ministry.
“Having dedicated more than two decades to building and planning the nation’s infrastructure from the ground up, he brings an unparalleled depth of technical expertise, proven leadership, and trusted stakeholder relationships to this office.
“The Ministry stands fully united behind him, and we are confident that under his guidance, we will continue to deliver sustainable transport and infrastructure outcomes essential for driving national development and connecting communities across our islands,” said Fuo’o.
The statement said Minister Fuo’o, along with the executive team, staff, and project partner organizations of MID, wishes to congratulate Mr. Qaqara on his appointment as acting permanent secretary.
It said Mr. Qaqara assumes the role with over 25 years of professional experience in engineering, project management, transport planning, policy development, and public sector administration within the Solomon Islands government.
Mr. Qaqara, 49, from Choiseul Province, most recently served as the Deputy Secretary Technical (DST), providing strategic leadership and oversight for national transport infrastructure programs, quality assurance, operations, and donor-funded development initiatives.
A civil engineer by profession, Mr. Qaqara has successfully managed large-scale infrastructure investments funded by the Solomon Islands government and key international partners, including the Asian Development Bank, World Bank, Japan International Cooperation Agency, Australia, the People’s Republic of China, and New Zealand.
His project portfolio includes the Sustainable Transport Infrastructure Investment Program, the Solomon Islands Road and Aviation Project, the Greater Honiara Transport Master Plan, the Land and Maritime Connectivity Project, and the Kukum Highway Upgrading Project.
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