In a statement EMPNG says its management and staff join the people of Papua New Guinea to mourn the passing of the founding father of the nation.
EMPNG says the late Grand Chief was a visionary leader that helped lay the foundation for an independent PNG.
“Throughout his life he was focused on improving living standards and generating opportunities for all Papua New Guineans, and set the standard by which all other leaders in PNG are measured,” said EMPNG Managing Director, Andrew Barry.
