East Sepik Governor Sir Michael Somare says the lack of coordination in service delivery funding between Waigani and provinces still exists.
“It has been an interesting challenge being a governor over the last four years. The disconnection between the functions of the national and provincial government structures has become obvious to me in that time,” Sir Michael said.
He made this statement yesterday in Lae, Morobe Province when addressing the 14th Momase Governor's Conference.
“Even with the best intentions it has been difficult to implement projects.
The challenge for all governors will be to remove the obstacles to allow the provincial and national government system to operate harmoniously so service delivery can take place,” Sir Michael said.
The conference will be the last for the country’s first prime minister who had announced that he will not contest the 2017 National General Elections.
Sir Michael is the longest serving parliamentarian in the Commonwealth of nations.
This is his 48th year in politics.