THE Solomon Islands National University (SINU), Vice Chancellor, Professor Transform Aqorau, has announced the termination of the contracts of the final three staff members involved in the Wakaman Inc printing scandal.
Professor Aqorau last Friday announced the termination of Estee Lonamei, Glen Hunt and Chanson Resture, who were the final three to be terminated for the scandal.
The first two to be terminated were the Pro Vice Chancellor – Academic, Dr Jack Maebuta and Dean of Nursing, Verzilyn Isom. Their termination was followed by that of the Acting Director of Property, Frank Lui.
“It is a painful undertaking, but we must ensure that we maintain the highest level of probity,” Professor Aqorau said when announcing the termination of the final three officers.
Professor Aqorau emphasised that the educated should lead by example.
“Those of us who are educated should know better and lead by example, not corrode our standards of governance,” he emphasised.
The SINU Vice Chancellor also disclosed that the university management would be collaborating with the National Crimes Unit of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) and JANUS to bring criminal charges against those involved this scandal.
Underscoring the significance good governance, Professor Aqorau stated, “The country and people are crying out for good governance and services. It is up to those of us entrusted with higher responsibilities to set the standard for honest governance.”
By FLOYD TERRY JNR
Solomon Star, Honiara
