It is with heavy heart I learnt of the passing of one of our true sons of Telefomin and former Governor of Sandaun Province Mr Amkat Mai who left us all on the morning of Tuesday 9th Novermber 2021.
He was a very humble man who provided strong leadership in the province during his political tenureship from 2012- 2017 before losing his seat in the 2017 National General Election. He was the first and only Min man to be the Governor of Sandaun.
Late Mr Mai was my Grade Seven (Gr 7) Mathematics teacher at Telefomin High School back in 1991. He later went on to become a lecturer at the Divine Word University in Madang. He left teaching to contest in the 2012 election under the National Alliance Party banner and won.
I was blessed to have met him again in 2012 this time through politics when I was first voted in as MP for Telefomin. Late Mr Mai lost his Governor seat in 2017 while I continue on as the Telefomin MP to this day.
Late Mr Mai will be remembered for playing a role in the initial arrangements on the construction of Tabubil-Telefomin road.
We thank the Lord God Almighty for blessing us with Mr Mai who has had his voice and hands in the development of Sandaun Province and PNG.
He was a friend, collegue and a father figure to many who have come to know him both in politics and during his teaching career.
He leaves behind a lasting legacy that many will live to cherish.
In this time of grief and sorrow, our prayers and thoughts are with the family in Vanimo, Ivone Mai, Andy Mai, Jeremiah Mai, Wife and family in Oksapmin, Madang and around PNG.
On behalf of my family in Telefomin District and the people of Telefomin I pay my tribute to late Amkat Mai.
May His Soul Rest in Eternal Peace.
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