Message from the Secretary – National Repentance Day
National Repentance Day, 26th August 2025
On behalf of the Department of Personnel Management, I extend warm greetings to all public servants and citizens of Papua New Guinea as we join together to observe National Repentance Day.
As a Christian nation, this day is of great significance. It is a sacred time set aside for us to humble ourselves before God, reflect on our shortcomings, and seek forgiveness.
Repentance is more than words—it is an act of turning away from wrong and recommitting ourselves to a life of righteousness, unity, and service.
For us in the public service, and particularly within the Department of Personnel Management, National Repentance Day carries a deeper meaning.
As custodians of the State’s workforce, we are reminded that our duty is not only to manage human resources but also to uphold the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and accountability.
Repentance challenges us to examine the way we work, to correct mistakes, and to realign our actions with the values of fairness, transparency, and compassion.
The Marape-Rosso Government has consistently emphasized the importance of Christian values in building a strong, united, and prosperous Papua New Guinea.
National Repentance Day gives us the opportunity to anchor those values into our daily work and personal lives.
By repenting as individuals, families, and institutions, we strengthen the moral foundation of our nation and contribute to better governance and service delivery.
In our workplaces, repentance means embracing humility, respecting our colleagues, and taking responsibility for our actions. I
n our families, it means fostering forgiveness, unity, and love, which in turn builds stronger communities and a stronger nation. The impact of repentance is far-reaching—it restores peace, brings healing, and renews our commitment to one another and to God.
As we observe this important day, I encourage all public servants and their families to reflect sincerely, seek reconciliation where it is needed, and allow repentance to guide our journey forward.
Together, let us build a public service that not only delivers effectively but also leads by example in upholding Christian and moral values.
May this National Repentance Day be a time of renewal for us all, as we continue to serve our people and our country with humility, integrity, and faith.
Happy National Repentance Day Papua New Guinea.