BY BEN BILUA
Gizo
THE Western Provincial Government is gearing up to host a leaders summit in conjunction with the province’s annual Western Day celebration this December at Seghe Provincial Subcentre.
Premier Billy Veo announced during the recent Provincial Assembly meeting that preparations are underway with a special committee established to oversee the planning and coordination of both major events.
He said the summit is expected to bring together all members of the Western Provincial Assembly as well as Members of Parliament from the province.
“Yes, groundwork has already commenced to host the Western Leaders Summit and the Western Day celebration,” Veo said.
He said his government is working closely with Western MPs on logistics and other arrangements to ensure the events are successful.
Veo said, the Western Leaders Summit will serve as a key platform for dialogue between provincial and national leaders, focusing on aligning development priorities and improving service delivery across the province.
“This summit will allow us to strengthen collaboration and better coordinate our efforts to meet the needs of our people,” he said.
The Western Province’s Second Appointed Day, observed annually on December 7, commemorates the establishment of the province’s local government.
It has since been renamed Western Day following a decision made during a previous assembly meeting.
The upcoming joint event is expected to attract widespread participation and reaffirm the province’s unity and commitment to progress.
