Buka people asked to support education

BY ALOYSIUS LAUKAI

Buka islanders have been called on to make sure their children attend and complete their education.

The regional member for Bougainville in the national parliament told the people of Eltupan village on Buka island last Friday that Buka does not have copper or gold but can still contribute with the development using their educated children.

He said education and manpower is one area that Buka can contribute towards capacity building on Bougainville.

Mr Semoso also pledged to donate K5000 to the Eltupan Primary School.

He also promised to give another K5000 if the school maintains its student output this year.

Last year one student from the Eltupan topped all Bougainville schools in Grade Eight exam.