By SAMPSON BONAI in Garaina
Educated people of Garaina have been urged to work together and follow the footsteps of their forefathers to bring vital development to the valley.
Chief executive officer of PNG Cocoa Board Boto Gaupu said this when launching the week-long Independence Soccer Tournament and Unity Cup in Garaina today.
"Garaina has seen better days as enjoyed by our forefathers," he said.
"The station has suffered due to continuous neglect over the years by our elected leaders and educated elite of the valley.
"We should now forget our differences.
"Stand united and work together to bring back peace and unity for the good of our people.
"The valley is known for criminal activities over the years.
"We have to change that bad perception and prove to everyone in Bulolo and Miorobe that we are good and hard-working people,".
Gaupu said sports was an important activity to promote peace and respect among the young people from the 18 ward councils.
He is from Sikemu village in Waria Valley and grew up the hard way to achieve an education.
Gaupu urged young people to strive to become better soccer players.
He will bring Federation Football PNG president John Kapi Natto next year to scout for soccer talents from Garaina.
"Next year's soccer tournament will be bigger and better," Gaupu said.
"The organising committee will be working in advance to prepare the best tournament."
Gaupu said he had introduced cocoa into the valley.
Over 100,000 cocoa seedlings have been planted by people from Gaure,Garaina and Garasa.
Gaupu said another 20,000 seedlings were now being cared for at the nursery.
They will be distributed to people who have not received any seedlings from their respective villages.
Gaupu said he came from the valley, headed the Cocoa Board and had introduced cocoa into Garaina.
He urged everyone to get the hybrid seedlings from the nursery and plant it on their land.
They will benefit financially from their labour in a few years time.
The official launching of cocoa farming in Garaina will be held next year.
The departmental head and minister responsible for agriculture will be invited to launch cocoa farming in the valley at Garaina Station.
"I appeal to everyone to work hard to improve your lifestyle with the income you receive from your cocoa harvest," Gaupu said.
"We will all join hands to change the face of Garaina.
"We will make it become the leading cocoa producer in Bulolo and Morobe."
Educated people of Garaina have been urged to work together and follow the footsteps of their forefathers to bring vital development to the valley.
Chief executive officer of PNG Cocoa Board Boto Gaupu said this when launching the week-long Independence Soccer Tournament and Unity Cup in Garaina today.
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| Cocoa Board CEO Boto Gaupu addresses the crowd in Garaina today.~Picture by SAMPSON BONAI |
"Garaina has seen better days as enjoyed by our forefathers," he said.
"The station has suffered due to continuous neglect over the years by our elected leaders and educated elite of the valley.
"We should now forget our differences.
"Stand united and work together to bring back peace and unity for the good of our people.
"The valley is known for criminal activities over the years.
"We have to change that bad perception and prove to everyone in Bulolo and Miorobe that we are good and hard-working people,".
Gaupu said sports was an important activity to promote peace and respect among the young people from the 18 ward councils.
He is from Sikemu village in Waria Valley and grew up the hard way to achieve an education.
Gaupu urged young people to strive to become better soccer players.
He will bring Federation Football PNG president John Kapi Natto next year to scout for soccer talents from Garaina.
"Next year's soccer tournament will be bigger and better," Gaupu said.
"The organising committee will be working in advance to prepare the best tournament."
Gaupu said he had introduced cocoa into the valley.
Over 100,000 cocoa seedlings have been planted by people from Gaure,Garaina and Garasa.
Gaupu said another 20,000 seedlings were now being cared for at the nursery.
They will be distributed to people who have not received any seedlings from their respective villages.
Gaupu said he came from the valley, headed the Cocoa Board and had introduced cocoa into Garaina.
He urged everyone to get the hybrid seedlings from the nursery and plant it on their land.
They will benefit financially from their labour in a few years time.
The official launching of cocoa farming in Garaina will be held next year.
The departmental head and minister responsible for agriculture will be invited to launch cocoa farming in the valley at Garaina Station.
"I appeal to everyone to work hard to improve your lifestyle with the income you receive from your cocoa harvest," Gaupu said.
"We will all join hands to change the face of Garaina.
"We will make it become the leading cocoa producer in Bulolo and Morobe."
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