Kikori Landowners Encouraged to Unite for Papua LNG Project Benefits

Landowners from the Kikori region in Papua New Guinea's Gulf Province have been strongly encouraged to unite and work collaboratively as they engage with the Papua LNG Project. The call for cooperation comes as these landowners gather in Port Moresby for a development forum focused on the project. Soroi Eoe, the Member for Kikori and also serving as the Minister for Provincial and Local Level Government Affairs, addressed the various landowner groups. He emphasized that there is no need for division or disputes among themselves, nor with their Provincial Government or District Development Authority (DDA). Eoe stressed that all parties represent the same constituents and share a common goal. "There is no need for separation or disputes amongst themselves or with their Provincial Government or District Development Authority (DDA) because they all represent the same group of people," Minister Eoe stated. His remarks highlight the importance of a unified front to effectively negotiate and secure favorable terms from the multi-billion dollar liquefied natural gas project. The minister's message underscores the critical role that landowner participation plays in the successful implementation and benefit-sharing of large-scale resource projects in Papua New Guinea. By fostering a spirit of cooperation, the aim is to ensure that the benefits derived from the Papua LNG Project are maximized and equitably distributed among the local communities in Kikori and the wider Gulf Province. Access to the full article requires a subscription, indicating that further details on the forum discussions, specific landowner concerns, or project updates are available to paying readers. However, the core message conveyed is one of solidarity and collective action as the foundation for achieving positive outcomes for the region.

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There is no need for separation or disputes amongst themselves or with their Provincial Government or District Development Authority (DDA) because they all represent the same group of people.