JAYAPURA - The Acting Governor of Papua, Muhammad Ridwan Rumasukun officially appointed Sofia Bonsapia as the acting Regent of Biak Numfor replacing Herry Ario Naap and Calvin Mansnembra who retired from duty.
Sofia's inauguration, attended by the Regional Leadership Coordination Forum and the Biak Numfor Regency Government staff, was held at around 9 a.m at the local Governor's Office, Jayapura City, Tuesday (19/3/2024).
Herry and Calvin were monitored at the appointment site along with the wife.
"Today the Acting Regent of Biak has been inaugurated, the term of office of the Regent of Biak is one year to prepare for the election and the success of the national program," explained Acting Governor Ridwan in his speech, on the inauguration.
Ridwan on that occasion entrusted three main tasks that the Acting Regent of Biak must do. First, carry out the duties of government affairs based on the provisions of laws and policies established together with the Regional People's Representative Council.
"Second, maintain peace and order. The third facilitates preparations for the 2024 Governor and Regent Elections and maintains the neutrality of civil servants."
"Meanwhile, the other Acting Regent of Biak has tocarry outnational and regional strategic programs held in Biak Regency. Among others, stunting and nutrition handling programs as well as inflation control, food security and budgeting reduction programs" he said.
Meanwhile, Acting Regent of Biak, Sofia Bonsapia, stated that she was ready to carry out the instructions of the government. Moreover, Biak Regency is not a new area for him.
"It's my village. So I will do the duties and the responsibilities well."
"I will also immediately coordinate with the Minister of Home Affairs in Jakarta, after that, I will go to Biak to coordinate with the Regional Leadership Coordination Forum, the Regional Secretary and the House of Representatives," she concluded. ***