BY SAMIE WAIKORI
Premier of Malaita province Elijah Asilaua has called on Malaitans to utilise local investment opportunities to deliver needed services.
He recently made the call urging Malaitans for meaningful collaboration with SIG, donor partners and all stakeholders in the province.
“I have confidence, as an agency administered under our Provincial Government Act 1997, our collaboration with national government, our development partners, NGOs, ward committees and communities where our people can actively participate to maximize their resources and become self-reliant.
“This is by utilising local investment opportunities to deliver services. That will benefit our communities with a unified and stable nation to accelerate economic growth for better social services.
“We can deliver services to improve the lives of our communities through efficient and effective management of our resources with guidance of strong compliance measures,” Asilaua said.
He stressed in support of the initiative his government is working closely with national government and donor partners on the development of infrastructure in the province.
Asilaua noted that no tangible development can happen without proper and right infrastructure in place.
“So far series of infrastructure projects include; bridges and road upgrades have been built in the province.
“Soon, there will tar-seal project and other significant social projects that will contribute to bolster local investment and create opportunities for people,” he said.
Asilaua voiced that his government will continue to liaise with national government, donor partners and stakeholders in the province to ensure opportunities are create for people to participate in the economic activity of the province.
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