CLRC and UPNG sign MoU to restore constitution house
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- The Constitutional and Law Reform Commission (CLRC) and the University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding.
- The agreement aims to rehabilitate and preserve the Constitution House located on Motupore Island.
- This initiative seeks to restore a significant historical and governmental building.
A significant step towards preserving Papua New Guinea's historical and governmental heritage has been taken with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Constitutional and Law Reform Commission (CLRC) and the University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG).
The agreement, formalized at UPNG's School of Law Conference Room, outlines a collaborative effort to rehabilitate and preserve the Constitution House. This landmark building, situated on Motupore Island, holds considerable importance for the nation's legal and constitutional history.
Both institutions are committed to ensuring the longevity of Constitution House, recognizing its value as a symbol of the country's governance and legal framework. The rehabilitation project is expected to involve extensive restoration work, safeguarding the structure for future generations and potentially reopening it for official or educational purposes.
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