The Member of Parliament for Laigaip District and Chairman of the Permanent Parliamentary Committee on Law-and-Order Aimos Akem, has donated three fully equipped ambulance Troopers to the Enga Provincial Health Authority (PHA) and Catholic Health Services.
The handover ceremony, held at Sangurap Catholic Church, underscores his commitment to improving healthcare and emergency response in the region.
The ambulances, valued at over K1 million, were allocated to Laiagam District Hospital, Yango Health Center, and Kepelam Health Centre, which is managed by Catholic Health Services. The donation also included essential medical accessories to enhance emergency response services.
Representatives from the Laigaip MP’s office, Enga PHA, and Catholic Health Services attended the event. Notable attendees included EPHA Board Chairman and Deputy Provincial Administrator Mr. Kenneth Andrew, Director of Public Health Dr. Betty Koka, Medical Superintendent of Laiagam District Hospital Dr. Yau Besawe, and Ancillary Bishop of the Wabag Diocese, Bishop Justin Ain.
Speaking on behalf of Akem, Executive Officer and District Project Coordinator, Mr. Londari Lasala highlighted the significance of holding the ceremony on church grounds.
He emphasized that the MP’s decision aimed to prevent misuse of government assets and ensure services were delivered through proper channels.
“The two main reasons are God’s way and the system’s way,” said Lasala.
“Every service delivered should glorify the Lord and our Saviour, so all glory be to Him. Secondly, the system’s way is about using the proper government structures to ensure effective service delivery.”
“We do not need to bypass systems and claim to serve the people, as this often results in government assets falling into the wrong hands and wasting taxpayers’ money,” he elaborated
EPHA Board Chairman Mr. Kenneth Andrew praised the initiative, calling it a “new and promising approach” to leadership. He emphasized the importance of partnerships in ensuring services reach the people efficiently. Bishop Justin Ain echoed this sentiment, urging the community to take responsibility for maintaining public assets.
Mr. Andrew further emphasized the importance of such partnerships in ensuring services reach the people through the right channels. He appealed to all leaders to collaborate not only with Enga PHA but also with other government institutions to ensure that public funds are allocated efficiently and effectively.
Meanwhile, the Ancillary Bishop of the Wabag Diocese, Bishop Justin Ain, commended the initiative taken by the Laigaip MP, calling it a positive and promising trend. He further challenged the community to take responsibility for protecting and maintaining public assets.
“These are essential resources that will serve everyone in the community, especially those who rely on health centers and hospitals. It is crucial to take care of these assets so they can last and continue serving the people,” urged Bishop Ain.
The donation marks a significant step in strengthening healthcare services in Enga Province, reinforcing the collaboration between the government and religious institutions ahead of the opening of the new Enga Provincial Hospital.