The Enga Provincial Government (EPG) is commemorating 50 years of the province’s journey with a three-day celebration from today Wednesday October 1st to Friday 3rd October, placing God at the center of the milestone event.
The inaugural Enga Day celebrations begin with a day dedicated to honoring the churches and missionaries who first brought the Gospel to the province—recognizing their spiritual, social, and developmental contributions across Enga's six districts.
Acting Director of the EPG’s Community Development Division and event organizer, Dorethy Kukum, said that 16 churches will be officially acknowledged for their long-standing partnership in shaping the province’s moral and social fabric.
“The Enga Provincial Government is grateful to these churches and their early missionaries for being partners in the province’s development,” Ms. Kukum said.
On Day One, pastors from across Enga will join with district officials and local congregations to offer prayers of thanksgiving and dedication to God. Due to the current State of Emergency (SOE) in Enga, Ms. Kukum advised that all celebrations and services be held in safe locations, such as churches or district stations.
In Wabag, the capital, the day will also include a special welcome for Resident Judge Justice Ellis, followed by a Law-and-Order Summit in the evening with Enga's key leaders.
Under the theme “Celebrating Enga’s Past, Present, and Future,” the remaining two days of Enga Day will showcase the province’s progress over five decades. Planned highlights include:
- Local exhibitions from institutions, businesses, and community organizations
- The first-ever Miss Enga Pageant at the Innovative University of Enga
- A music festival featuring local and national artists at Aipas Oval
- The event will conclude with a grand fireworks display
The EPG is encouraging all citizens of Enga, both in the province and living elsewhere, to take part in this historic celebration.
