kairik peace ceremony

Ipatas on Porgera peace mission

The district houses the Porgera mine and is a lawless area.  

Three years ago, the National Government declared a State of Emergency because of tribal fights and illegal mine entries by locals and settlers.    

Yesterday saw Enga Governor Sir Peter Ipatas leading his officers from Wabag to broker a peace deal, known as kairik peace ceremony.

The occasion was witnessed by local MP Nixon Mangape (Lagaip-Porgera MP), Greg Walker (PJV general manager) and local and provincial leaders.

The peace initiative was supported by police and court officers.