The newly appointed Minister for Traditional Governance, Peace and Ecclesiastical Affairs (MTGPEA)-Hon. Mary Garu has met all staff of the ministry as she commenced her ministerial duties last week following her recent appointment.
In a brief welcome ceremony organized at the ministry’s headquarter in Honiara, the new minister Hon. Garu said that she is privileged to be part of what the ministry is doing in accordance with the Government of National Unity and Transformation (GNUT).
She said, the policy is to achieve a meaningful peace and development in Solomon Islands and called on all ministry staff for needed support saying, “leading the ministry in dealing with issues that affect all Solomon Islanders is an honorable responsibility that needs support of all ministry staff.”
In his welcome remarks, the Permanent Secretary-Lottie Vaisekavea said the Ministry of Traditional Governance, Peace and Ecclesiastical Affairs (MTGPEA) is honored to welcome her as ministry’s new minister and pledged ministry’s full support for her new leadership to continue implementing GNUT priorities and policies.
The new minister will continue with the work her predecessor Hon. Stephen Kumi left, leading the ministry in its transition from peacebuilding objectives to new development objectives, which are crucial for achieving sustainable peace and development in Solomon Islands as it addresses the root issue of conflict in the country.
The Ministry of Traditional Governance, Peace and Ecclesiastical Affairs (MTGPEA) was established to recognize, strengthen and empower traditional governance systems and structures to protect and preserve the diversity of our organic traditions and cultures to achieve a united, peaceful, prosperous and resilient nation.
– MTGPEA Press
