02/11/2026
PM MARAPE CHALLENGES TAMBUL-NEBILYER PEOPLE TO TURN FERTILE LAND INTO WEALTH THROUGH AGRICULTURE
Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has challenged the people of Tambul-Nebilyer District in Western Highlands Province to make productive use of their fertile land through agriculture, commercial farming and small business activities to improve their livelihoods and create wealth.
Speaking during the official launching and commissioning of seven major district projects and services at Alkena Station on Friday, October 30, 2026, Prime Minister Marape encouraged young people, school leavers and those who had dropped out of school not to lose hope but to turn to agriculture as a pathway to economic independence.
He said Tambul-Nebilyer was blessed with fertile land suitable for growing vegetables and other agricultural produce, which could generate income for families and create business opportunities.
The Prime Minister challenged the people to work their land, plant vegetables such as broccoli and cabbage, sell their produce and gradually expand into commercial farming rather than remain idle while waiting for government assistance or formal employment.
To illustrate his message, Prime Minister Marape cited the life journey of the Member for Tambul-Nebilyer, Hon. Win Bakri Daki, as an example of what determination, hard work and taking advantage of opportunities could achieve.
He recalled that Daki was once a school dropout who started from humble beginnings, taking up gardening after being given a spade to work the land. Through agriculture, selling vegetables and expanding into other business ventures, he built his wealth and became a successful businessman, including acquiring properties in Cairns, Australia, before entering politics.
The Prime Minister challenged young people to learn from Daki's journey, stressing that people did not have to wait for government jobs or financial handouts to become successful.
He encouraged them to start small, work their land, sell their produce, save their earnings and gradually grow their businesses.
"If Win Daki can do it, why can't you?" was the challenge behind the Prime Minister's message to the people.
Prime Minister Marape also thanked the people of Tambul-Nebilyer for their continued support and confidence in his leadership, including standing with him through nine Motions of No Confidence in Parliament.
He said the next generation of leaders was also being groomed to take up leadership responsibilities and continue the development work beyond the current generation.
The Prime Minister's visit coincided with the launching and commissioning of seven major district projects and services funded through the Tambul-Nebilyer District Development Authority under the leadership of MP Hon. Win Bakri Daki.
He said government investment in infrastructure, education, health and other essential services must go hand in hand with the people's willingness to work their land, create businesses and contribute to economic growth.
His message was clear: Tambul-Nebilyer has the land, resources and people. The challenge now is to turn those opportunities into productive activities, income and lasting prosperity for families and future generations.
By: Positive Imagine
