Papua New Guinea
51st Independence Anniversary
Together we celebrate our nation, our people and our shared future.
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Happy 51st Independence Day!
Welcome to the Official Website of East Sepik Provincial Government
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Purpose for
East Sepik
Serving the people of East Sepik Province through transparent governance, equitable service delivery, sustainable development, and digital transformation.
6
Districts
~700,000
Population
667
Wards
Upcoming Events, News & Updates
21st National Garamut na Mambu Festival
Official opening of the Communty Service Justice Center Building for Ambunti Drekikier District in Ambunti Station.
MANDI 4-IN-1 CLASSROOM PROJECT COMMENCES WEWAK DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY | PROJECT UPDATE
EDUCATION REMAINS A TOP PRIORITY FOR WEWAK DISTRICT
Signing of MOU between East Sepik Provincial Administration, Division of Culture & Arts and National Cultural Commission
Greater Sepik Cocoa Expo
21st National Garamut na Mambu Festival
Official opening of the Communty Service Justice Center Building for Ambunti Drekikier District in Ambunti Station.
MANDI 4-IN-1 CLASSROOM PROJECT COMMENCES WEWAK DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY | PROJECT UPDATE
EDUCATION REMAINS A TOP PRIORITY FOR WEWAK DISTRICT
Signing of MOU between East Sepik Provincial Administration, Division of Culture & Arts and National Cultural Commission
Greater Sepik Cocoa Expo
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27 Aug 2026
Ambunti Drekikier News
Official opening of the Communty Service Justice Center Building for Ambunti Drekikier District in Ambunti Station.
The Community Justice Service Centre Building for Ambunti-Drekikier District was officially opened at Ambunti Station, marking an important step in improving access to law and justice services in the district. The new…
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Wewak Project Update
MANDI 4-IN-1 CLASSROOM PROJECT COMMENCES WEWAK DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY | PROJECT UPDATE
Construction of the Mandi 4-in-1 Classroom has officially commenced today, marking another important step in improving education infrastructure across Wewak District. A…
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Wewak News
EDUCATION REMAINS A TOP PRIORITY FOR WEWAK DISTRICT
Today, the Office of the Wewak MP and Wewak District Development Authority (DDA) presented 267 school bags to students of Murol Primary…
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24 Sep 2026 – 26 Sep 2026
Sir Michael Thomas Somera Stadium
21st National Garamut na Mambu Festival
Program Day 1: Pikinini Tumbuna Taim Day 2: Arts – Performing & Display Day 3: Cultural Dances – Tumbuna Singsings Special features include: cultural groups from Morobe, Madang, West Sepik, Simbu and…
View eventOur Mandate
Mission
To deliver effective public administration and support inclusive development for every district and community in East Sepik Province.
Vision
A connected, resilient, and prosperous East Sepik where people can access services, opportunities, and reliable public information.
Values
Service, integrity, accountability, inclusion, transparency, and respect for every community.
About East Sepik Province
East Sepik Province is located in the northern region of Papua New Guinea and is known for the Sepik River, rich cultural diversity, traditional art, strong agriculture, and vibrant communities across six districts.
The province includes mountains, rivers, forests, wetlands, and coastal areas. It is one of Papua New Guinea’s most culturally significant provinces and plays an important role in transport, fisheries, agriculture, and tourism.
The province comprises highlands, mountains, valleys, coastal areas, and islands, each presenting unique development challenges. These challenges are compounded by social issues, including law and order concerns, migration, internal displacement, and the high cost of delivering goods and services to remote areas.
Population~700,000
Districts6
Provincial CapitalWewak
LLGs28
Wards667
Census Units1,400
Land Area43,426 km²
Pop. Density8 People/Km²
Main PortWewak Port
Main AirportBoram Airport
Provincial Profile – Fact Sheet
| Provincial Capital | Wewak |
|---|---|
| No. of Districts | 6 (Wewak, Angoram, Yangoru-Saussia, Maprik, Wosera-Gawi, Ambunti-Drekikier) |
| No. of LLGs | 28 |
| No. of Wards | 667 |
| Census Units | 1,400 |
| Main Shipping Port | Wewak Port |
| Main Airport | Boram Airport |
| Total Population | ~700,000 (at 2.5% growth rate from 2010 census) |
| Total Land Area | 43,426 km² |
| Population Density | 8 People/Km² |
| Main Local Languages | Duo, Abelam, Arapesh and Iatmul |
| Main Commodities | Cocoa, Vanilla, Coffee, Rubber, Oil palm |
| Historical Sites | Wom Memorial, Boys Town, Surrender Hill, Kairiru Island |
| National Highway | 120 Km (Kreer Junction to Wara Sikau) |
| Main Cultural Events | Mambu Garamut Festival, Sepik Show, Sepik Plain Saksak Festival, Sepik Crocodile Festival, Tongra–Mula Festival |
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Governor for East Sepik Province
Hon. Allan Bird
Welcome to the official website of the East Sepik Provincial Government. Our administration is committed to improving public services, strengthening governance, promoting investment, and supporting inclusive development for all people of the province.
Provincial Administrator
Mr. Samson Torovi
Leading the provincial administration to coordinate service delivery, support district operations, and strengthen public sector performance across East Sepik Province.
Members of Parliament – East Sepik Province
Hon. Stanley Mutz Samban - Member for Wewak & Vice Minister for PNGDF
Member of Parliament
Hon. Libert Kapris - Member for Maprik District
Member of Parliament
Hon. Salio Waipo - Member for Angoram District and Minister for Forestry
Member of Parliament
Hon. Johnson Wapunai - Member for Ambunti-Drekikir District
Member of Parliament
Hon. Richard Maru - Member for Yangoru-Saussia District
Member of Parliament
Hon. Joseph Yopiyopi - Member for Wosera-Gawi District
Member of Parliament
Quick Services
Provincial Development Projects
Road Infrastructure Development
Improving road networks across the districts.
Health Facility Upgrades
Upgrading rural health centers and medical services.
Education Infrastructure
Construction of new classrooms and school facilities.
East Sepik Provincial Administration
Executive Services
Corporate Services
Social Services
Economic Services
Infrastructure Services
District & LLG Services
Ambunti-Drekikier District
Angoram District
Maprik District
Wewak District
Wosera-Gawi District
Yangoru-Saussia District
28 LLGs
667 Wards
Working together for a stronger East Sepik Province.