The recent visit by the Provincial Member and Governor for Madang Province, Ramsey Pariwa, to Lalok Primary School in ward seven of Astrolabe Bay Local Level Government (LLG) in Rai Coast District has somewhat open the flood gates for a number of significant financial assistance to the school. 

Governor Pariwa was at Lalok Primary School last Thurday, February 12 to deliver a K20,000 cheque following a commitment he made last year during a community gathering at Lalok Village.

After delivering the cheque last Thursday to the head-teacher, Sand Robin, the Governor also pledged to assist with another K30,000 to the school this year.

Upon the Governor's announcement, the newly elected President of Astrolabe Bay LLG, Garry Kulonga, wasted no time in announcing a commitment of K50,000 assistance to the school.

Governor Pariwa at the occasion also told the people that he has appointed Mr. Kulonga as Chairman of Education Sector in the Provincial Executive Council. 

The significant part of the occasion was when the Provincial Education Director, Alphonse Igag, announced an undertaking to the head-teacher, Sand Robin, that Lalok Primary School would be included in the tuition fee free (TFF) subsidy this year.

Mr. Igag assured that the TFF subsidy assistance would eventuate at the second quarter of this school year. 

The TFF subsidy assurance drew huge applause from the crowd who gathered to welcome the Governor. 

Mr. Pariwa also presented a K10,000 assistance to the Lalok Sports Association.

He encouraged youths to turn away from drugs, homebrews and lawlessness and turn to sports to keep themselves occupied. 

He even urged the youths to continue playing soccer and select a side to participate in the Governor's Cup soccer tournament where scouts would be moving around to select players to the Madang Football Club.