By FRANKIY KAPIN - The National
THE call for a public library in East New
Britain has been strongly supported by former Prime Minister Sir Rabbie Namaliu
and Gazelle MP Malakai Tabar.
Both politicians shared similar sentiments at
the book launching of Sir Paulias Matane and Benedict Warwakai last week
Friday.
(Sir Paulias’ new books are Understanding Papua New
Guinea and Books for National Development. Warwakia’s book is titled My
Graduation.)
Tabar said a library paves the way to greater
learning and achievements in life as witnessed by thebirth of an aspiring young
author in Benedict Warwakai.
“You don’t have to be
good in speaking and writing English, but if you can read a lot. It opens up
the window in life’s capacity for success,” Tabar said.
Reiterating the words of Warwakai, Tabar said:
“To read is to open yourselves, open your inner life and inner being to a lot
of things.”
Sir Rabbie in his keynote speech reminded the
province’s parliamentarians that a public library is an important institution.
He said since the volcanic disruption of Rabaul
town there a library is yet to be built and is optimistic the ENB Provincial
Government and relevant bodies have plans in place for a replacement.
Having served with Sir Paulias, Sir Rabbie
described Sir Paulias as a mentor and having an illustrious distinguished
career in PNG. He praised Sir Paulias as a man of impeccable integrity and that
his contribution to the nation including publishing 48 books was immense.
The significance of Sir Paulias career is the
cornerstone of inspiration to Warwakai writing his first book.
Warwakai said: “Today marks a milestone in my
lifetime to have authored a book but most have been achieved on my inspirations
and risks taken in life.”
He said he took to hear the quote attributed to
boxing great Mohammed Ali: “He who is not courageous enough to take risk will
accomplish nothing in life.”
Warwakai said he was motivated by Sir Paulias to
write his own book.
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