The PM was speaking at Dr Gelu’s funeral service yesterday at the Reverend Sioni Kami Memorial Church.
Marape first met Dr Gelu in 1990 at the University of Papua New Guinea. He was Dr Gelu’s student.
He thanked Dr Gelu for remaining in the public service to serve the people, despite having the capacity to move on elsewhere.
“He was a faithful, honest public servant, serving, true to his calling to a life of service to his call of duty.”
“He was truly an authentic Melanesian and I place on merit and thank the people of Nakanai and (West New Britain.”
