Santa is here already! Local businessman Peter Nupiri this week presented K100,000.00 (tok sori coins) as an early Christmas gift to all affected families living within the Old Compound area of Mendi town.
He said the contribution was a genuine expression of sorrow for the hardship and suffering endured during the 2022 election-related mayhem there.
This presentation follows Mr Nupiri’s earlier compensation exercises, where he personally compensated families of those who lost their lives and those who were injured during the unrest.
During the event, Mr Nupiri also extended an open invitation to the people and leaders of Tubiri Village, saying he is ready and willing to sit with them, apologise to each other, and restore peace whenever they are prepared to do so.
He affirmed that true leadership requires humility, responsibility, and the courage to make peace.
Having already apologised publicly and compensated families months ago, Mr Nupiri said he wanted to go a step further before Christmas and bless the affected families with something they can share as they look toward the festive season.
He wished all families a safe and peaceful Christmas and urged everyone to continue upholding peace, unity, and respect in Mendi town.