Former Head ofthe Economic Policy Program withthe National ResearchInstitute, Dr Modowa Gumoi has been appointed asthe new Provincial Administrator for the Western Province.
He replaces former administrator William Goinau.
Governor Ati Wobiro announcedthe appointment of Dr Gumoi last week in Belimo.
He said Dr Gumoi was one of a few intellectual Papua New Guineas that hailed fromthe province.
An Economist by profession, Dr Gumoi holds a PhD in Agricultural Management from Lincoln University in New Zealand.
His recent job was withthe National ResearchInstitute as Head ofthe Economic Policy Program. One ofthe major projects he was involved in wasthe Promoting Effective Public Expenditure; a joint project withthe Australian National University.
Governor Wobiro has highlightedthe need to developthe human resource ofthe province, and he believes Dr Gumoi can dothe job.
Dr Gumoi officially began his appointment late last year.
Cedric Patjole, National EMTV News
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