It iswith profound sorrow and deep sadness that we, on behalf of the Department of Prime Minister and National Executive Council, extend our heartfelt condolences to the  family, relatives, colleagues, and the people of Morobe Province about the death of Governor of Morobe  Province  Hon. Luther Asikawa Wenge, who was called  to rest on the 13th of September 2025 at the Port Moresby General  Hospital.

The late  Governor  Wenge  served  for three  terms in parliament   as Governor  of Morobe  from  1997to  2012 and  later  he was re-elected   as Governor  in 2022.  In that  role, he brought  with  him not only institutional  knowledge   but  also humility, resilience,  and   a  quiet   determination   to  serve  this country   as  a  Member   of Parliament.

Governor  Wenge  was not a man  of many  words, but  his actions  spoke volumes. Hiscolleagues  and contemporaries  alike have  described   him as a man  of great zeal, courage,   and  professional  integrity.  He carried  out his duties with diligence and  humility,  often  going  beyond   the  call  of duty  as an  MP to ensure that  the Government’s mandate    to   support   provinces    and   districts  was   met   and government   services is delivered  to his people  of Morobe  Province.

In so doing,   he  contributed    meaningfully  to  nation   building   in a  sector  that touches  the daily lives of our people  in the public  service space  –  as Chair to the Bipartisan  Committee   which   he  oversees  the     reforms  for  Provincial Administrations in the country.

In him, we saw the true character   of a member  of parliament-one    who  did  not seek recognition   or praise but  worked  tirelessly for the  betterment   of others.  His service stands as a reminder  to all of us that  leadership  isnot about  position or title, but about  character,   dedication,   and  the quiet  pursuit of excellence.

Today, as we mourn his passing, we also celebrate   hislife and legacy.  To hisfamily, know that  Governor  Wenge  was deeply  respected,   admired,  and  valued  by his colleagues  and  by this Department.   Hismemory  will remain a source of inspiration to all of the fellow  Member  of ParliamenL  Departmental    Heads and  the  Public Servants  who  had the privilege  of working  alongside  him.

As his soul departs  to its eternal  rest, we take comfort  in the words of our Lord Jesus Christ in Psalm 23:4.

“Even though  I walk  through  the  valley  of the shadow   of death, I will fear  no evil,  for you  are  with me; your rod and  your staff, they  comfort  me. “

May the late Governor  Wenge’s  rest peacefully   in eternal  life, and  may his legacy  of humble  service and  professionalism continue  to inspire the public service and  our nation. “