PNGDF Graduation

He says they are now fixing the neglect of the past.

O’Neill said this at the Papua New Guinea Defence Academy, 2nd Defence Force Commissioning Course (DFCC) Graduation Parade

“At barracks around the country we are rebuilding housing, we are rebuilding offices and we are restoring working conditions and restoring pride,” he says.

O’Neill says it is not a quick job to fix and it is going to take time.

Officer Cadet 813604  Katega Georgina from New Ireland Province was the only female alongside  the 27 male cadets who completed a tough two years of officer cadet training.

A slight shower in the morning and the cool breezes from Busu River brushed away the clouds to make it a fitting day for the passouts.

The parade was reviewed by Prime Minister Peter O'Neill and hosted by Commander Gilbert Toropo,  attended by Defence Minister Dr Fabian Fok, CIS Commissioner and Momase police chief Nema Mondiai,  among others.