Buds Botike is the new District Administrator for Nawaeb open in Morobe. He was officially given the position yesterday through a hand-over take-over ceremony held at District Head Quarter office in Boana Station. Botike took over the DA position from James Neapukali. He has 25 years experience working in public administration office. Botike worked in Morobe Provincial Administration office and has also served in various districts in the area. Recently he worked with Kabwum district before given this role. Present to officiate the process was Provincial Human Resource Executive Manager Kusak Meruk. At the event, Meruk explained to the parties including the guests that it was an administrative process hence no interferences especially speeches should be allowed. He chaired the hand-over take-over event and ensured the it ran smoothly till signing of certificates. Guests present at the event were Wain Erap Local Level Government Council President Kunum Ameke and former district MP Kennedy Wenge. Sitting MP Hon. Theo Albert Pelgens was not at the event due to some work commitments with US Embassy.