PLN Claims Electrification in West Papua Reaches 99.99 Percent

The Manokwari State Electricity Company (PLN) is committed to continuing to provide services in the lighting sector in Manokwari, the capital city of West Papua Province.

General Manager of the Main PLN Papua and West Papua Region Moch Andy Adchaminoerdin met with the Deputy Governor of West Papua Mohamad Lakotan, Kapolda Inspector General of Police Tornagogo Sihombing, Head of the High Prosecutor's Office Juniman Hutagaol, and Head of the Regional Intelligence Agency (Kabinda) West Papua Vincentius Setiawan Bayu Sasetiyo.
 
During the series of visits, Andy explained the condition of electricity in West Papua.

PLN hopes that the local government and stakeholders will provide full support so that the electricity supply will continue to be safe and serve all customers.

"The purpose of this visit is to meet and coordinate with each stakeholder. With continued synergy, we hope that together we can continue to develop West Papua, especially in the electricity sector," said Andy in Manokwari, Thursday (24/3/2022).

Apart from ensuring that electricity services and supplies are maintained for the community, PLN has another task to electrify remote areas in West Papua.

“Currently, the electrification ratio of West Papua has reached 99.99 percent, while around 0.01 percent of the people in West Papua still do not enjoy electricity. We really need support and cooperation between stakeholders to accelerate the progress of West Papua RE to 100 percent," he added.

Meanwhile, Deputy Governor of West Papua Mohamad Lakotani expressed his readiness to support PLN's efforts to electrify all areas in the province.

"Thank you for the services provided by PLN so far. What we feel right now is that the electricity condition is getting better," he said.

Mohamad Lakotani added that his party is very open and supports PLN's efforts in carrying out its duties and responsibilities in West Papua.

"If there are things that need to be collaborated to solve problems in the field, we are happy to help. Because in the end it boils down to development and service to the community," he concluded.
 
PLN as an extension of the government will continue to strive to ensure that every community can experience safe and reliable electricity without exception.

The participation and support of all stakeholders will greatly help accelerate these efforts.

"We are ready to support all infrastructure development programs, including electricity development by PLN. We hope that in the future PLN can continue to coordinate with us,” said Head of the West Papua Regional State Intelligence Agency, separately.

The West Papua Police Chief added that his party supports development in West Papua. This is one of the responsibilities of the Police.

According to him, the electricity service in Manokwari is indeed much better. He also hopes that PLN will continue to provide the best service in Manokwari.

"Please support from PLN so that electricity in Manokwari and West Papua is more reliable so that our duties in serving the community can also be maximized," said the Tornagogo Police Chief at the West Papua Police Headquarters.

The Head of the West Papua High Prosecutor's Office also gave support when PLN visited the West Papua Kajati Office.

“Thank you for visiting PLN to our office. Let's continue the cooperation that has been established between PLN and the West Papua Prosecutor's Office. What we lack to improve," said the Head of the West Papua High Court, Juniman Hutagaol.