The National Capital District Commission (NCDC), under the leadership of NCD Governor Powes Parkop, today presented four new buses valued at K496,000 to the NCD Council of Women. The handover fulfills part of the K1.5 million commitment made during the Council’s revitalisation in July this year.

The four vehicles will support the Council’s grassroots operations across Port Moresby’s three electorates and Motu Koita villages.

The official presentation took place at NCD City Hall and was witnessed by Governor Parkop, City Manager Ravu Frank, Deputy Governor and Motu Koita Assembly Chairman Russel Wavik, NCD Council of Women President Lucy Pomu, Vice President Sana Dokopa, and women leaders representing Moresby South, Moresby North-East, Moresby North-West, and Motu Koita.

Governor Parkop said the handover marks an important step toward rebuilding the NCD Council of Women following years of limited support and operational capacity.

“By giving these four buses, this can be the start of getting the NCD Council of Women fully back on board, fully energised, fully supported, and fully active,” Governor Parkop said.

He noted that NCDC allocated K1.5 million in its 2026 budget to drive the Council’s revitalisation. Alongside the K496,000 fleet, the funding will help establish a dedicated office, strengthen operational resources, and fund community activity plans.

Governor Parkop also urged the Council to roll out practical programmes that tackle violence and harassment against women and girls, particularly while commuting to bus stops, markets, and schools.

NCD Council of Women President Lucy Pomu described the presentation as a historic milestone, noting it is the first time in more than a decade that the organisation has received support of this scale.

She thanked Governor Parkop, the City Manager, and the NCDC Board and management for their backing, adding that the buses will allow the Council to reach underserved communities, mobilise women, and strengthen advocacy on gender equality and gender-based violence.

“These vehicles will help us reach places we could not easily access before. We stand for the voiceless, and we speak for women and girls,” President Pomu said.

She reaffirmed the Council’s commitment to working closely with NCDC and partner organisations to empower and protect women and girls across the capital.