POLCE MEDIA
APRIL 22 2022
Twenty-two (22) police officers graduated from the Pacific Institute of Leadership and Governance (PILAG) early this month at Waigani in the National Capital District.
PILAG is PNG’s oldest public service training institute that has had 402 graduates this year, of which 22 were from the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary.
It was a proud moment for the 22 members of the Constabulary that graduated.
This training is expected to elevate their work performances and output levels.
The keynote speaker at the graduation ceremony was the Minister for Public Service Hon. Joe Sungi.
The minister reminded all who graduated to go back and perform in their various organisations with a step higher, now that they have added more weight to their qualifications.
Minister Sungi said every year K4 billion from the public purse was paid to the public servants for their salaries and they should not take their jobs lightly but serve with commitment and dedication.
“Reflect on the 10 days you gave for working. Have you been performing? Or are you just sitting occupying spaces and waiting for your salary to hit your accounts,” he challenged the graduates.
Minister Sungi highlighted the three ‘C’s that they all must hold in their hearts for as long as they serve in the public service: Commitment, competency and consistency.
He said all these revolved around honesty in one’s attitude towards work.
Among the 22 police officers who graduated were Director for Police Crimes Joel Simatab, Assistant Commissioner of Police Human Resource Samson Siguyaru, and policewoman Senior Inspector Jennifer Wakore.