Welcome to the Official Website of East Sepik Provincial Government
Governing with
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
Featured Event & Updates
Latest News
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7 August, 2026
Update
Signing of MOU between East Sepik Provincial Administration, Division of Culture & Arts and National Cultural Commission
By Hon. Governor Allan Bird & Hon. Belden Namah Minister for Tourism Culture & Arts, Witness by Mr Steven Kilanda - Executive Director NCC & Mr Samson Torovi - Acting Provincial Administrator for East Sepik
Update
Greater Sepik Cocoa Expo
Greater Sepik Cocoa Expo ends on high note at Sir Micheal Thomas Somare Stadium
Featured Events
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10 - 12 September, 2026
Sir Micheal Thomas Somera Stadium
21st National Garamut Na Mambu Festival
Day 1 - PIKININI TUMBUNA TAIM Day 2 - ARTS : PERFORMANCE & DISPLAY Day 3 - CULTURAL DANCES (TUMBUNA SINGSING)
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-Dreikikir) |
| 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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Message from the Governor
Governor of East Sepik Province
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
Provincial Administrator
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
Member of Parliament
Hon Liberty Kapris - Member for Maprik
Member of Parliament
Hon Salio Waipo - Member for Angoram District
Member of Parliament
Hon Johnson Wapunai - Member for Ambunti-Dreikikir 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-Dreikikir 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.