“During his visit to Potikelek Market, the Vice President wants to ensure that the local economy, especially that of indigenous women, is running well and optimally to support their livelihoods,” Chairman of the Executive Committee for the Acceleration of Special Autonomy Development in Papua (KEPPOKP) Veliv V. Wanggai said here on Wednesday.
He added that the local economy in Papua, especially in the Highland Papua region, is a major focus of the administration led by President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President and Gibran Rakabuming Raka.
“The acceleration of economy in Papua, particularly in the Highland Papua, is a major benchmark in the quick-win programs during the President-Vice President’s five-year leadership,” he said.
He explained that VP Gibran's visit to Wamena Public High School 1 was also aimed at ensuring the national flagship program, Free Nutritious Meals (MBG), can run effectively in the area.
“On the second day of his visit, apart from going to Potikelek Market, the Vice President also visited Wamena State High School 1 to ensure that the students, who represent the golden generation of Highland Papua, receive the MBG program properly,” he said.
He added that the MBG is a flagship government program which must be successfully implemented across all educational institutions in Indonesia.
“The VP certainly hopes that this visit will bring positive change, particularly in accelerating development in the Highland Papua, so that the welfare of the people across eight districts can be realized,” he said.
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