The welfare of employees of the National Gaming Control Board (NGCB) is being taken care of especially with staff accommodation, a roof over their heads.

This was seen just recently when the NGCB held a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of 21 new staff houses in Port Moresby city.

Speaking during the ceremony, NGCB Chief Executive Officer & Registrar Ms. Imelda Agon described the initiative as a long-term investment in the welfare and future of employees and their families.

“I recall a time when the office assistant shared with me the challenges of his living conditions in a settlement despite being hardworking, committed, and dedicated to his duties,” Ms. Agon said.

“That experience opened my eyes to the reality faced by many employees who continued to report to work every day, deliver results, and serve the organization diligently despite facing difficult housing conditions and lacking access to proper homes for their families.”

Those experiences became the driving force behind the establishment of the NGCB Housing Scheme.

“From that concern and compassion came the vision for this initiative — a program designed not only to support staff welfare, but to restore dignity, stability, and hope for our employees and their families,” she added.

The NGCB recognizes its employees as the backbone of the organization and remains committed to investing in their wellbeing and future, and the new 21 allotments demonstrate NGCB’s continued commitment to expanding opportunities for more staff to realize the dream of owning their own

home.

Ms. Agon concluded by encouraging all beneficiaries of the scheme to continue serving the organization with commitment, integrity, and excellence.

The groundbreaking ceremony marks another important milestone in NGCB’s ongoing efforts to improve staff welfare and promote long-term social and economic stability for its workforce and their families.