BY NED GAGAHE
Minister for Education and Human Resource Development (MEHRD) Lanelle Tanangada has praised the leadership of Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare and Leader of Official Opposition for their outstanding leadership.
Speaking during the Sine-Die Motion in Parliament last week, Minister Tanangada said Prime Minister Sogavare deserves great recognition for his outstanding leadership.
Tanangada said under the able leadership of Prime Minister the country has made historical strides whereby political stability is evident and the stability has come about due to the strength and unity of elected leaders of the DCGA government and their commitment to build this nation.
“Sir, I would also want to thank the Hon. Prime Minister for his great leadership. And I like how Solomon Islander a true son of North Malaita perfectly describes our Honorable Prime Minister in his article in The Island Sun on 2nd December 2023.
“And allow me to quote “lest we forget, among other debatable issues, Solomon’s history, will remember this martial art star, instructor, musician, church leader and politician from Choiseul province as intelligent, outstanding, forward looking, dynamic change maker, brave and steadfast.”
“Sir, the Hon. Prime Minister mentioned in his opening debate to this motion, that he was the most hated Prime Minister, swore at, his life was at risk with his family at times, even threatened to death.
“But I would like to say that to the eyes of a true Solomon Islander, a patriotic Solomon Islander, one who understands his or her culture and customs, we should add four times accord great respect for anyone amongst us who is a leader.
“My Hon. Prime Minister deserves that great recognition for his outstanding leadership. And let me echo that Solomon Islands through the leadership of the honorable Prime Minister, and with the support of the committed members of parliament in the DCGA government, Solomon Islands has made historical strides whereby political stability is evident, and that stability has come about due to the strength and unity of elected leaders of the DCGA and their commitment to build this nation.
Acknowledging the oversight role of the Opposition Leader Mathew Wale and the Opposition group, Minister Tanangada said, “Thank you, for ensuring that the government delivers according to its policies, and that you have played your oversight role dutifully, more specifically in the due diligence of scrutinizing the bills and reports that are tabled in Parliament.
“Though many times it means taking risk, but always protect the interests of this beloved nation. Mr. Speaker, Sir, let me thank the Leader of the Official Opposition and the Members of Parliament in the Opposition bench.
“Thank you, Honorable Leader of Opposition, for always supporting women in leadership and seeing the potential that women have to work with men for a common good.
“Sir, I could join other honorable members of this house to sincerely thank the Honorable Leader of the Independent and Members of Parliament on the Independent bench for the work you have done in supporting the government in your votes where your people’s voice must be heard.” Minister Tanangada said.
