Sagapusatu Residents Welcomed Habema's Community Work To Clean Up The Environment

Radar Nusantara, Krepkuri Nduga, MediaHabema – One of the military units under the command of the Indonesian Armed Forces Operational Command HABEMA, the Task Forces of the Para Raider Infantry Battalion 503/Mayangkara Kostrad, is currently conducting mobile security at the border of Indonesia and Papua New Guinea, especially in Nduga Regency, Papua Pegunungan Province. On Thursday, 28 November 2024, the 503 Task Forces, especially the Batas Batu Post led by Captain Galih Widiharyo, implemented the results of Social Communication with Community Leaders of Sagapusatu Village, Krepkuri District, to organize a community work service cleaning up the Sagapusatu environment.

The Commander of the 503 Task Forces, Lieutenant Colonel Gurbasa Samosir, emphasized the importance of the Task Force’s attention to the community’s basic needs around their Posts. Therefore, since the beginning of November, the Soldiers have conducted Social Communication with the Community Leaders of Sagapusatu Village about the environmental cleaning work plan. After the discussion, it was agreed that the cleaning time would be on Thursday (28/11) morning, and the cleaning sector would be cleaning the roads, gutters, and areas around the residents’ housing.

The joint community work, which was the first time involving the community and the Soldiers on duty in Papua, was a testament to the active participation of the Sagapusatu residents. The roads, gutters, and areas around the Sagapusatu residents’ housing were all cleaned with the combined efforts of the Soldiers and the residents. After the activity, Mr. Maro Kogoya, Community Leader of Sagapusatu Village, said, “Thank you, Commander 503. Sagapusatu Village is clearer now. God bless”.

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Upon receiving the activity report, the HABEMA Commanding General, Brigadier General Lucky Avianto, acknowledged the 503 Task Forces’ initiative to collaborate with the community to clean the Sagapusatu Village area. His words: ‘The 503 Task Forces’ initiative is a shining example of TNI inclusive social communication with all parties to support accelerating development in the Papua region.’ This acknowledgment from the highest authority in HABEMA underscores the significant impact of such initiatives on the region’s development, instilling a sense of progress and hope about their potential to shape the region’s future positively. It makes the Task Forces and the community feel recognized and appreciated for their efforts.