Opposition Leader, Hon. Belben Nama challenged the O'Neil/Dion Government to explain to the people the reason for borrowing a loan of K6 billion from Chinese Exim Bank.
The loan entails an interest rate of K460 million per annum. This pose a risk to the young and developing economy of PNG.
O'Neil/Dion Governement explained that the money would be used for infrastructure development in PNG.
However, Department of Treasury, the legal agency authorised by the Public Finance Management Act tp look after public funds was not aware of this deal. Furthermore, PM intends to convert Department of Works into a state owned enterprise to accommodate for the deposit of the money where it would be used outside of the Department of Treasury.
Is this a fishy deal done by today's government under the pretext of national interests?
Adapter from:PNGfacts.com
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