In a simple but momentous program for a women-led enterprise in the Western Province, Suki Fly Gogo Women & Children’s Investment Limited (SFGWCI LTD) presented a new 5-door Toyota Land Cruiser to Ok Tedi Development Foundation on 13 May in Kiunga.
Following the presentation and handover of keys, the Vehicle Lease Agreement was signed between Ok Tedi Development Foundation (OTDF) and the women investment company for OTDF to use the vehicle for its operations.
The leased vehicle will support operational mobility in delivering community programs in Kiunga. This lease agreement signifies OTDF’s partnership reflecting the ongoing collaboration between OTDF and community-based investment companies to empower women and foster sustainable local enterprise for community for growth and development.
The handover and signing were witnessed by the four women presidents of the South Fly trust regions, the staff and a/ CEO of Ok Tedi Development Foundation (OTDF), President for Suki Fly Gogo Women Association, Saridu Saudi thanked OTDF Trust Administration and Business Development team for their dedication and effort to seeing the company grow.
She said “It has been a journey to get our investments in place. I am proud to see this investment come through. I also want to thank OTDF Business Development Team for their guidance and perseverance in seeing this investment through.”
This marks the third major investment milestone for the Suki Fly Gogo Women & Children’s Investment Limited, reaffirming the company’s growing presence and confidence in local economic development initiatives.
External Director to the investment company, Mr. Raphael Nali, also expressed his excitement during the signing:
“I am so proud to see what we discussed at meetings become a reality. As Directors, we understand the capabilities of the company. That’s why we push for the manifestation of decisions made at the board level.”
OTDF a/CEO commended the leadership and determination shown by the women of Suki Fly Gogo, noting this as a model for other regional groups aiming to harness their collective strength for tangible, long-term benefits. Mr. Andrew Mari in his keynote speech says:
“It is a proud moment to see board decisions and discussions translate into tangible projects. Your investments add value to decision making process in the future. With the limitation in funding, you have done extremely well, and I acknowledge my hard working staff for their endless commitment to serve the communities, especially the effort of the Trust and BD Team in facilitating this investment.”
Official handover of the keys to a/CEO Mr. Mari at the OTDF Office car park, brown house 2
OTDF a/CEO commended the leadership and determination shown by the women of Suki Fly Gogo, noting this as a model for other regional groups aiming to harness their collective strength for tangible, long-term benefits. Mr. Andrew Mari in his keynote speech says:
“It is a proud moment to see board decisions and discussions translate into tangible projects. Your investments add value to decision making process in the future. With the limitation in funding, you have done extremely well, and I acknowledge my hard working staff for their endless commitment to serve the communities, especially the effort of the Trust and BD Team in facilitating this investment.”
The event ended with the handover of the car keys to the OTDF a/CEO and signing of the lease agreement at the OTDF carpark, brown house 2.