Jayapura – President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) inaugurated the Papua Youth Creative Hub (PYCH) building in Jayapura City, on Tuesday (21/3). The PYCH building was built to advance Papuan youth with creativity. This inauguration is proof of the state’s concern for the young generation of Papua who are expected to be able to develop their own region.
The inauguration procession was carried out by pressing a button together, President Jokowi was accompanied by Budi Gunawan (Head of the State Intelligence Agency), Prabowo Subianto (Minister of Defence), Bahlil Lahadalia (Minister of Investment/Head of BKPM) and Muhammad Ridwan Ruusukun (Plh. Governor of Papua).
In his remarks, President Jokowi said the construction of PYCH was inseparable from the influence of dozens of Papuan children who had been invited to Jakarta some time ago. This is the first in Papua, this will also be built in East Nusa Tenggara, West Papua, Maluku and Aceh.
“I feel very proud because we can see the requests of 23 young Papuans together at PYCH Jayapura. I also asked that it be built in NTT, West Papua, Maluku and Aceh. Jokowi also hopes that the presence of PYCH can provide prosperity and progress for the people in Papua,” said President Jokowi.
He stressed that Indonesia’s development now is not Java-centric, but Indonesia-centric and Papua is a priority. Development in Papua can be seen clearly from the Trans Papua Road, Youtefa Bridge in Jayapura, airport repairs in Sorong and Wamena, and the construction of Border Crossing Posts in Skouw and Bovendigul.
“Indonesia’s development now is not Java-centric but Indonesia-centric, Papua is a priority. “Development in Papua can be seen clearly from the Trans Papua Road, the Youtefa Bridge in Jayapura, airport repairs in Sorong and Wamena, the construction of border crossing posts in Skouw and Bovendigul,” Jokowi said.
The President also added that young people who want to be creative and innovate all have opportunities because in Papua, and the opportunities are enormous. It is hoped that it will provide an increase in the welfare of the Papuan people.
“Papuan youth must have a fighting spirit to move forward so that creativity and innovation emerge and can be honed. That way, they can have the opportunity to advance and will provide welfare,” said the President.
Prior to the inauguration of the PYCH building, President Jokowi also conducted a video conference with Papuan youths in other places who have succeeded in developing or improving in various fields such as laying hens, corn farming, pig farming, and fish farming.
In the video conference, President Joko Widodo interacted with youth spokesmen in these areas by asking about the progress of their businesses and how the results of these efforts had increased.
On the other hand, the Papuan youths expressed their gratitude to President Jokowi and the Head of BIN who have supported them to do business in various fields, so that they can have a positive impact on other young Papuans, as well as motivate them to be able to advance Papua.
