The Nakanai tribe along with other tribes were dressed in their traditional outfits to welcome the two members as they stepped out of the plane.
Hoskins airport was filled to capacity as the people gathered to welcome the two leaders.
Maneke had been sworn - in as a Minister of state on Wednesday by Governor General Sir Bob Dadae at the Government House in Port Moresby.
He was the first MP from the province to be elected and to be given a ministry straight after the elections.
