Monday 15th September 2025, Port Moresby. Staff and management of the National ICT Authority (NICTA) gathered last Friday before starting the long Independence weekend. The small gathering over, photo sessions, recital of National Anthem and pledge, messages and food was to kick start Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence celebrations.
Staff were graced with messages from the NICTA Board and Management.
NICTA CEO, Kila Gulo-Vui said as we reflect on our 50 years of independence, we reflect on statements made by great leaders of this nation pre-independence.
Mr. Vui was reflecting on a statement made by late chief Sir Kondom Agundo, who once addressed colonial administrators (Whitemen);
“In my village I am chief amongst my people, and I speak in my language, and you laugh at me, but one day my sons will speak your language, and you will listen.”
This message he said has profound meaning today, as we mark 50 years of nationhood, we reflect on how far we have come.
“Today, we can speak their language, we are on same playing field as other nations, we are equal. We should be proud of ourselves, we should be celebrating our freedom, what that has done for us Papua New Guineans,” said Mr.Vui.
The CEO challenged all staff to think about how they can contribute to building this country.
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NICTA Commemorative events to mark PNG’s 50th.
NICTA will be celebrating PNG’s 50th with 2 major commemorative events, starting with an ICT School Expo on the 3rd of October and Gala Dinner on the 4th of October.
