The New Ireland Provincial Executive Council today congratulated former works Manager Solomon Pela for his elevation as the first assistant secretary network management and funding to the National Department of Works.
New Ireland Governor Sir Julius Chan was present to give his blessing to Mr Pela and thank him for his outstanding services to New Ireland.
“There are few in the majority that make the difference and I have no hesitation on behalf of the PIC and PEC in the New Ireland Government to congratulate you on your promotion to your new job.
“Your leadership as the provincial Works Manager and partnership with my Government over the past 6 and a half years has translated my PIC, PEC and Provincial Assembly policy resolutions into Physical realities right across New Ireland,” said Sir J.
Under the leadership of Pela the big infrastructure projects delivered includes road sealing of the Boluminski Highway, Lanzorotte highway, New Hanover Unity road, the New Ireland Legislative Assembly, Kavieng Stadium, the four lane Kavavu Avenue and town road sealing, Government official residence, Namatanai Government House, 10 Council Chambers and the commencement of the West Coast Highway sealing amongst others.
Sir J and PEC members while congratulating Pela also hoped that in his elevation he will continue to serve New Ireland. “ We also expect a smooth transition by your successor Mr Collin Dickson.”
Mr Pela is also the son of Kandep MP and Minister for Higher Education, Research, Science & Technology & Sports Don Polye.