NCDC prioritises Motu-Koita Heritage City

The National Capital District Commission [NCDC] has identified the establishment of a Motu-Koita Heritage City as one of 15 key performance benchmarks for City Manager Ravu Frank to deliver over the next four years.

The initiative forms part of NCDC's broader development agenda aimed at strengthening accountability, preserving cultural heritage and guiding the future growth of Port Moresby.

NCD Governor Powes Parkop has tasked the reappointed City Manager with delivering the Motu-Koita Heritage City project, which he says will formally recognise the Motu-Koita people as the traditional custodians of the land on which the nation's capital was built.

Governor Parkop said the project would help preserve Motu-Koita culture and identity while ensuring traditional landowners continue to play a meaningful role in the city's economic, social and cultural development.

"The Motu-Koita people have done gracious to us. They allow the land for the capital city to be build where now every people around the country are residing. They Motu-Koita city is one way of giving back to them in appreciation for their generousity."

He said the Motu-Koita people have generously shared their land and welcomed people from across Papua New Guinea, making the heritage city a fitting way to acknowledge their contribution and provide lasting benefits for future generations.

Governor Parkop also highlighted other priorities under the four-year agenda, including the implementation of the Amazing Port Moresby Vision 2040, the Corporate Plan and the Implementation Plan to drive development and deliver tangible outcomes for residents.

City Manager Ravu Frank assured the NCDC Board and Governor Parkop that he would work closely with management and staff to achieve the targets.

"I can assure you the my team and staff at NCDC will work around to deliver this," Mr Frank said.