A total of 124 new officers from the Department for Community Development and Religion (DFCDR) have successfully completed the National Certificate II in Government (Public Service Induction) program.

The one-week mandatory training, held from October 27 to 31, was facilitated by the Somare Institute of Leadership and Governance (SILAG). The program aims to equip new public servants with the essential knowledge and skills needed to perform effectively in the public sector.

The officers, recruited both internally and externally under the Department’s current restructure, received training on public service systems and procedures, and were introduced to their roles and responsibilities, as well as workplace ethics, values, and codes of conduct.

Speaking on behalf of Secretary Mr. Jerry Ubase, Human Resource Managing Director Mr. John Limbou congratulated the inductees and encouraged them to put into practice what they have learned in their respective roles.

SILAG Program Manager Mr. Jack Kwa also commended the participants and thanked Secretary Jerry Ubase and DFCDR for continuing to partner with SILAG in building the capacity of public servants.

The training concluded with the officers signing an Oath of Loyalty and receiving their certificates during a presentation ceremony at the SILAG campus.