BY KEITH IDUHU, MP FEB 11, 2026
I was honoured to address attendees of the Land Commission of Papua New Guinea's Client Outreach Program at the Stanley Hotel in Port Moresby yesterday.
As Chair of the Special Parliamentary Committee on Customary Land Reform, my message was clear: land in PNG is not just a commodity; it is our culture, our spirituality, and our very identity.
With approximately 97 per cent of our land held under customary tenure, we must address customary land reform. When system fails, we see the consequences everyday: dispute, eroded trust, and violent conflicts.
KEY POINTS FROM MY ADDRESS:
• Land is an Economic Asset: We must unlock the potential of our land to drive real socio-economic progress.
• Human Rights First: Reforms must advance the rights of our people and provide tangible benefits for all citizens.
• Permanent Link: Land governance and customary reforms are inseparable. You cannot have one without the other.
• Transparency and Inclusion: Fair systems are the bedrock of human dignity and sustainable development.
Our goal is simple: to ensure our land remains protected by the law while being unlocked for development that benefits the many, not just the few.
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