A call for fair distribution of wealth and more opportunities for Youth

Speaking during a press conference held on April 30 at the Catholic Bishops

Conference of Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands, Bishop Otto Separy of

Bereina raised concerns about the growing challenges many people are facing in the

country.

His Excellency Bishop Otto Separy, Bishop of the diocese of Bereina

He said the struggle to survive is pushing some people to migrate or even get

involved in violence in search of better opportunities.

Bishop Otto pointed to the high cost of living in urban areas, saying many people are

finding it hard to make ends meet despite the country’s rich natural resources. He

said the wealth of the country is not being shared fairly and many citizens are not

benefiting from it.

He also raised concerns about youth unemployment, noting that many qualified

young people are unable to find jobs. He said this continues to affect families and is

contributing to wider issues like poverty and rising crime rates.

Bishop Otto urged the government to focus on creating opportunities for young

people and addressing the root causes of these challenges, instead of relying too

much on loans from overseas. He warned that it is ordinary people who often end up

paying the price through taxes.

He stressed that leaders must make decisions based on moral responsibility and the

common good, not political interests. He called for fair distribution of the country’s

wealth and urged citizens to vote in the upcoming elections, for leaders who will truly

serve the people.