UOG still waiting on Government’s commitment

The University of Goroka will be diplomatic in securing its outstanding grants from the National Government, says Chancellor Joseph Sukwianomb.

He said the Government committed K8 million to UOG in 2016 but had not fulfilled its promise.    

“We are not saying it’s unfair, we know the government’s decision have been made and it’s a matter of implementation, the subject to availability of funds to money in the till,”     

“But in terms of grants, the grants of 2017 have yet to come. What we are talking about is the money promised by the national government for the three universities to commence classes for the later part of 2016.

“If it comes, it will help us to cushion the commencement of semester one programs,” Sukwianomb said.

 The other state owned universities, UPNG and Unitech last week received K5 million each.

“We will follow protocol and be diplomatic,” said Sukwianomb, when asked to comment on the government funding to the other universities. 

Author: 
Charles Yapumi