BY SAMIE WAIKORI
The Malaita provincial government proposes consultation program with resource owners in and around Auki town, in pursuit of its plan for Auki greater city.
The consultation program aimed to prepare resource owners and other stakeholders to see where and how they can support this historic initiative for the province.
In a recent interview, Malaita Premier, Elijah Asilaua highlighted this as one of the priority objectives of his government.
“Among other priority objectives of my government, we also planned to pursue the initiative for the greater city of Auki this year.
“My government look forward to consult landowners around Auki on the plan. I will take them onboard so that they take ownership of the plan.
“This is also for resource owners to prepare resources for the development, where people and government of Malaita look forward for,” he said.
Asilaua explained that the initiative came under MPG’s policy on urban development strategy, where Auki will become a trading hub for economic activity in the province.
He echoed there are major development projects earmarked for certain spots around the province, and Auki will become their centre.
“My executive is behind the plan and has been consulting national government through its line ministries on it,” Asilaua said.
Asilaua stated his government has been liaising with Ministry of Lands, Housing and Survey especially on land related matters.
“Our mutual cooperation with MLHS has indicated green light to create Auki greater city under the urban development strategy,” he noted.
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