Exciting news for schoolies in the Yangoru-Saussia District as the Yangoru-Saussia District University Centre officially initiated lectures for diploma and degree programs at the Yangoru-Saussia School of Excellence recently. Classes are being conducted at the state-of-the-art computer & science labs established under the direction of Member for Yangoru-Saussia, Richard Maru through the Australia-PNG partnership. CEO of the YS District Development Authority (DDA), Mr. Jacob Yafai, in his welcome remarks, acknowledged the districts commitment to serving God and placing Education as a priority forming the basis of the District’s Administration. He welcomed Executive Deans, Prof. Simon Saulei and Prof. Leo Marai along with the Executive Director of Open College, Prof. Lahui-Ako. “This is the first time that a team of high-level academics has visited the District to provide personal contact lectures at the UPNG Yangoru-Saussia District University Centre. This reflects the high value and quality of programs been offered through the Open College and at the District. It further endorses the strong commitment by the Yangoru-Saussia District under the leadership of Hon. Maru,” said Mr. Yafai. The academics were impressed with the facilities highly commended the local member for his commitment. Right now the University of Papua New Guinea stands committed to support the University Center given the District’s own demonstrated value in quality education for the District. So far, there are 28 students who have registered and are showing high levels of attentiveness to the UPNG academics, and the SOE staff their appreciations for bringing the University close to them which was something they could not get due to lack of space and high expenses involved in study at the UPNG Waigani campus.