Dr. Mange Matui

The CLRC inquiry into the declaration of PNG as a Christian Country will be carried out as consultations in all 22 provinces of the country, involving Provincial Governments, NGOs, Churches and the General Public. CLRC Chairman and Member for Wewak, Kevin Isifu said, the consultations will be seeking answers to four questions.

When officiating the launch, Prime Minister James Marape, as a country, PNG has always acknowledged God and Christianity as the basis of our constitution.

He took office since early this year but the employment formalities have not been completed until yesterday.

Dr. Matui was among two other heads of government agencies – Dr. Uke Kombra as Secretary for the Department of Education and Dr. Andrew Moutu, the Director for the National Museum and Art Gallery – who signed their contracts for a four-year term.

Dr. Matui thanked the government of the day for the confidence in him to lead a very important office that plays a vital role in the country’s development and success through policy and legal reforms.