Governor-General Grand Chief Sir Bob Dadae has encouraged a group of aspiring Papua New Guinea Defence Force officers to remain committed to serving the nation as they prepare to graduate later this year.

Sir Bob welcomed 31 cadets from the Joint Forces Academy at Igam Barracks in Lae to Government House, where they were given a tour of the facility and briefed on the roles and functions of Government House and the Governor-General as Head of State.

Addressing the cadets, Sir Bob commended them for choosing a career in the military, describing it as a profession that requires dedication, sacrifice and service to the country.

"You have chosen to pursue a special career unlike any other, one that requires sacrifice and your life and service to the State," Sir Bob said.

"Whilst our nation is not involved in a war right now, we must at all times be prepared, as I know you are, to defend our country."

The Governor-General also told the cadets he looked forward to attending their graduation ceremony in August.

The 31 cadets have undergone intensive military training as part of their preparation to serve as officers within PNG Defence Force establishments across the country.

The visit provided the future officers with an opportunity to gain a better understanding of the role of Government House while reinforcing the importance of leadership, discipline and service to the nation.