A total of thirteen schools in Kerema District received funding support from the District Development Authority to assist with their projects and infrastructure development.
This presentation fulfills key development commitments made by MP Thomas Opa to support education and health infrastructure projects in Kotidanga and the new Wake LLG.
According to the Kerema District Development Authority, the funding will support the construction of new classrooms, teachers’ houses, and the maintenance of critical health facilities, ensuring access to vital services for thousands of people in some of the most remote communities of Gulf Province.
This major investment marks a historic milestone for both hinterland LLGs, which have been lacking infrastructure for nearly 50 years.
Minister Opa visited Kotidanga Station on 16 September 2025, joining over 3,000 people during Independence celebrations, where he announced these commitments to improve education and health services for the hinterland population.
Funding Allocation Breakdown:
- Kotidanga Primary School – K300,000
- Ania Elementary School – K100,000
- Kaminakawa Primary School – K100,000
- Ivandu Primary School – K100,000
- Kanabea Primary School – K100,000
- Manimango Primary School – K100,000
- Laki Mewari Primary School – K100,000
- Komako Primary School – K100,000
- MBauya Primary School – K100,000
- Kotidanga Vocational Centre – K100,000
- Kamina Primary School – K300,000
- Wemiwa Primary School – K100,000
- Ivandu Primary School – K100,000
Speaking on behalf of the people of the hinterlands, LLG Manager Sebastian Peno expressed gratitude to the local MP, acknowledging that this is the first-ever major government investment of this scale in the region.
“Our people have been waiting for this level of government support for decades. We thank Minister Opa for delivering on his word. The communities and school boards are committed to ensuring that these funds are translated into real, tangible infrastructure that will uplift our children and improve healthcare access,” Peno said.
