The Independent Consumer and Competitions Commission (ICCC) now has a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Commissioner taking charge of the consumer watchdog to protect Papua New Guineans from unfair trading practices.
The Minister for Rural Economic Development Joseph Lelang on Monday 3rd November, announced at the ICCC head office in Port Moresby city that Mr. Roy Daggy is now in charge of the Commission.
“I am very happy to officially announce the new Commissioner and CEO of the ICCC,” declared the minister.
“The appointment has been officially published under the national gazette number G11051 dated 30th October 2025 by His Excellency Sir Gibs Selika (Chief Justice), who was the acting Governor General.”
The acting Governor General made the appointment following by the ICCC independent appointment Committee’s approval as required under section 8 and 9 f the ICCC Act 2002.
Minister Lelang also took the opportunity to extend his appreciation to Mr. Paulus Ain, the outgoing commissioner for his outstanding service and leadership during his tenure.
“On behalf of the government, I want to sincerely thank Mr. Paulus Ain for his years of dedicated services and contribution to the ICCC and to the people of Papua New Guinea.”
“His commitment to ensuring fair competition and consumer protection has set a solid foundation for the incoming leadership to build on,” said Lelang.
Mr. Daggy is not new to the ICCC and brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience in economic finance, energy and regulation and public policy.
