The graduates were fromthe law and justice sector, most lawyers. They were beneficiaries ofthPNG Australia Law and Justice Partnership Program that ran for 5 months.
Training included enhancement of lLeadersip and management skills, maximizing efficiency and productivity in various agencies.
Amongthe dignitaries that made remarks atthe graduation were Jack Kariko fromthe Department of Justice and Attorney General, representatives fromthe Australian High Commission and Chairman of Task Force Sweep, Sam Koim.
Mr. Koim also a lawyer by profession, challenged his colleagues to remain committed tothe cause of ridding corruption fromthe public sector.
Speaking from his experiences, he said he is aware thatthere a countless challenges thatthe public servants face regularly, but he urgedthem to stay focus and determine to do right.
Mr. Koim said it is crucial to have an educated and morally empowered human resource that can change this perception of a corrupt public sector in Papua New Guinea
He commendedthPNG Australia Law and Justice partnership program that his colleagues have graduated from, saying it isthe right path taken.
The graduates thankedthe organizers, facilitators and sponsors ofthe training.
Graduate and state prosecutor, Laura Kuvi, on behalf ofthe graduates saidthey understandtheir role in improvingthe public sector and buildingthe nation.
Australia’s support for this program aims to create a strong rule of law, providing access to justice for all Papua New Guineas.
Its representatives emphasised that this is fundamental to economic development as well as its democratic system of governance.
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