Incumbent Morobe Governor Hon Ginson Goheyuc Saonu has passed his Ultimate Condolences to the Late
Chief Jacob Luke, the Businessman & Founder of Mapai Group of Companies.
Governor Saonu acknowledged the efforts of the Late Chief Luke in the transport industry of the Morobe
Province and Papua New Guinea.
He described the Late Chief Luke as a simple yet hardworking man who contributed to the Economy of the
country and provided many opportunities for Morobeans and fellow Papua New Guineans alike.
“On behalf of the people of Lae City and Morobe Province, I would like to take this time to praise the
leadership you have shown towards the Business Sector of the Country by demonstrating that Papua New
Guinean’s are capable of entrepreneurship skills at National to International Level.”
“Although originally from Enga Province, the Late Chief Luke called Lae City and Morobe province his home
and even basing the headquarters of his entire operations in Lae City.”
“I would like to pass my sincere condolences to his wife, children and family on behalf of the people of
Morobe Province.”
Governor Saonu said his passing was at a very crucial time for Papua New Guinea going to the poll and
therefore his legacy will remain memory fitting to this significant time for the country to choose its next crop of
Leaders to lead the nation into prosperity.
“On behalf of my wife Marilyn, and my family I would like to honor the Late Chief Luke for his legacy &
benchmark left behind for the next generation of Papua New Guineans to embrace.”
VALE CHIEF JACOB LUKE