ENB GOVERNOR WELCOMES MAJOR INVESTMENT IN KEREVAT SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE

EAST New Britain Governor Michael Marum has welcomed the commissioning of new infrastructure and STEM facilities at Kerevat National School of Excellence, describing it as an investment in PNG’s future.

The upgrades include the James Marape Legacy Training Centre, modern classrooms and the Dr Uke Kombra Auditorium.

“I commend Jacom Construction for the quality work delivered in building this important facility. These are modern, state-of-the-art classrooms that will provide our students with an environment that supports learning, innovation and excellence.”

Governor Marum also thanked Education Secretary Dr Uke Kombra for providing an additional K3 million in assistance for STEM infrastructure, which was formally presented by Education Minister Hon. Francis Siune during the occasion.

“I thank the Education Secretary for this additional K3 million support towards STEM infrastructure. This is a significant investment because the future of our children is in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.”

He said the additional STEM support would strengthen Kerevat’s capacity to prepare students for the skills required in a rapidly changing world.

Governor Marum acknowledged Prime Minister Hon. James Marape, the Marape-Rosso Government, the Minister for Education, the Education Secretary, School Governing Counsel Chairman Dr Livingston , school principal Mr Kupi and all education authorities national and provincial for their continued commitment to improving education infrastructure in East New Britain.

He urged students to make full use of the facilities and called on the school community to protect and maintain the investment.