William Bando
Papua New Guinean politician
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William Bando is a Papua New Guinean politician who currently serves as the second Minister of Coffee for Papua New Guinea since January 2024.[1][2] He previously served as the Administrator of Hela province sometime in 2018.[3]
William Bando | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Coffee for Papua New Guinea | |
| Assumed office January 18, 2024 | |
| Prime Minister | James Marape |
| Preceded by | Joe Kuli |
| Chairman of Law and Order | |
| In office September 2, 2022 – January 18, 2024 | |
| Personal details | |
| Party | United Resources Party |
Education
He studied at the University of Papua New Guinea, where he got a certificate for Practicing Accountant. He also received a LM Logohu Medal.[2]
Career
Bando was first elected in the 2022 Papua New Guinean general elections representing and gaining a seat for the Koroba-Lake Kopiago district as a United Resources Party candidate.[4] He was appointed as the Chairman of Law and Order in September 2022, and served until January 2024.[2]
Following a cabinet reshuffle in 2024, he was appointed as the second Minister of Coffee for Papua New Guinea, succeeding Joe Kuli.[5][6]