The assets delivered to the local investment companies at Brown House2 Car Park.
In a brief presentation today (August 18), two villages received new vehicles to help boost assets belonging to their local investment companies. The handover took place at the Brown House 2 Car Park with officials from the Executive Management Team (EMT) and Trust Administration present.
Atemkit Village representative Mr. Wilson Sokim from Mine Village and Mr. Elijah Kimun from Kungembit village each received their community vehicle. These vehicles are part of a series of Trust Projects aimed at helping local communities grow and become more self-sufficient beyond mine life.
Mr. Sokim thanked the Ok Tedi Development Foundation (OTDF) for their support. He said the vehicles will help with the success of a local business in the Mine Village called Hulory Investment.
Mr. Mari the Executive Management Program Services emphasised that the vehicles belong to the entire community. He asked the recipients to manage them with transparency and not to treat them as personal property.
“Remember, these vehicles are for the whole community. Use them responsibly and fairly,” Mr. Mari said.
Mr. Mari also reminded the recipients to be grateful for the support, noting that not everyone gets such opportunities. He highlighted OTDF’s commitment to helping communities and supporting their economic growth.