Story and Photo by By Robin Lakari Today a huge crowd gathered at Pogera Secondary School to witness the presentation of school COVID 19 Cheques to schools in Pogera Valley as well as a new Ten Seater Toyota Land Crusier to Pogera Secondary school. Governor Ipatas advised school principals and Head Teachers to use the funds to adapt to what is now known as the "New Normal" to live with COVID 19 pendemaic. Sir Ipatas also told the Pogera Secondary Principal Mr Oripali to wisely use the vehicle for school purposes only. In the event of the school presentation Enga Action Governor told the Pogera people that Pogera Mine is going through re-negotiation to ensure Barrick complies with the government's terms so that the benefit goes back to the people. The former agreement made by the then Plaza Dome was at a very poor return to the Government and as such now Sir Ipatas and the Prime Minister are determined to ensure such is not repeated. "It is God that is providing us with wisdom to make such calls for the benefit of the people." said Enga Governor. "When I first took the office as Governor, I tried to advise both Companies to re-discuss terms for the benefit of the people but to no avail and today when I have this chance, I have to makesure my people benefit what is truly theirs. We are looking at 51% against 49% whereas previously was only 5%," Chief Sir Peter Ipatas continued. "It is now that we tell Barrick to do what is best for the people so that we may develop strategic plans to sustain Pogera and Enga people after when this mining is over. All local Contractors should be patient as per what I'm doing is for them and the entire Enga people." The huge crowd was listening attentively when Action Governor enlilightened the Pogera Mine case. "People of Pogera and Enga Should be patient as it eventually pays off. Enga Provincial Government and Pogera People should be part of the mining and not just some observers. We have to be part of the returns and decision making of the Mining." said Enga Governor. "I will bring the Prime Minister here when all negotiations are done as expected." concluded Action Governor Hon Chief Sir Peter Ipatas. Next: 235, 000 Students To Sit For National Examinations Starting Next Monday Comments are closed.
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