The Governor of Central Java Visits Papuan Student Dormitory Providing Basic Food Assistance

The Governor of Central Java Visits Papuan Student Dormitory Providing Basic Food Assistance

The Governor of Central Java, Ganjar Pranowo, provided assistance for the nine basic needs items to the students from Papua in the city of Semarang.

Besides food, Ganjar also provides several other needs, such as instant noodles, fruits, masks and hand sanitizers to prevent the spread of Corona or Covid-19 viruses.

This assistance was given by Ganjar while riding a bicycle stopped at the Papua Student Dormitory, on Tegalwareng Street, Semarang City, Wednesday (15/4). The arrival of the number one person in Central Java Provincial Government surprised dozens of Papuan students who did not return to their hometowns.

The students who were lying and lounging on the terrace terrace immediately rose to welcome Ganjar and his entourage. Ganjar also invited a dialogue and asked about the health condition of Papuan students studying at a number of universities in the city of Semarang.

To Papuan students, Ganjar said he felt like he wanted to visit the province in eastern Indonesia. Ganjar had previously visited Papua.

"I miss visiting Papua and miss Papeda special food," he said.

On that occasion Ganjar said he would help other needs to help Papuan students in Semarang during the Covid-19 outbreak.

"Take care of your health, if you go outside wearing a mask. Don't forget to wash your hands and exercise diligently. If you need anything, call me later, I will help, "said Ganjar.

Semarang Papua Boarding Board administrator, Ernest Rumadas, stated that he did not expect to receive an unannounced visit from the Governor of Central Java, Ganjar, and received basic needs assistance and others.

"I represent 20 Papuan friends in my dormitory, thanking you for the basic food assistance from the Governor," he said.

According to Ernast, the assistance was very helpful because since the Covid-19 outbreak had quite an impact on Papuan students in Semarang. He said he was seeking assistance from the Provincial Government of Papua, but until now it had not yet arrived.

"We hope that the Covid-19 disaster will soon end. Those who were sick soon recovered and medical personnel and the government were given the power to save the community, "Ernest hoped.