Habema Roused The Enthusiasm Of Mumugu Residents To Commemorate The Independence Day Of Republik Indonesia

NDUGA - Task Forces of the Para Raider Infantry Battalion 503/Mayangkara Kostrad, part of the Indonesian Armed Forces Operational Command HABEMA in Papua, is currently conducting mobile security at the border of Indonesia and Papua New Guinea, especially in Nduga Regency, Papua Pegunungan Province. On Saturday, 17 August 2024, the 503 Task Forces, especially the Batas Batu Post led by First Lieutenant Galih Widiharyo Nugroho, conducted security in Mumugu Village, Krepkuri District. During their routine, the Post invited the Mumugu residents to participate in competitions to commemorate the 79th Independence Day of the Republic of Indonesia.

In his emphasis on the Soldiers, Commander of the 432 Task Forces, Lieutenant Colonel Zulfikar Akbar Helmi, he conveyed the importance of the Task Forces’ attention to the community's basic needs around the Post. Due to this emphasis, 1LT Galih has conducted Social Communication (Komsos) with Community Figures of the Village since the beginning of August, especially regarding the plan to commemorate Independence Day. The results of the Komsos, it was agreed that the series of commemorations would be applied in various competitions among the community inside the Post.

Baca juga: Fadli Zon Tekankan Pentingnya Kerja Sama Internasional Indonesia-Slovakia

Commencing the activity, 1LT Galih expressed his gratitude for the residents' active participation in the Saturday morning event. Once the series of activities was set, the Soldiers conducted a lottery to form the competition groups and unveiled the equipment for various competitions. The community, from children to adults, actively participated in the competitions, which included balloon blowing, water relays, chair grabbing, volleyball matches, and other games. After the competitions, 1LT Galih and the Head of Mumugu Village, Mr. Daniel Menjeh, took turns rewarding the winners. Mr. Daniel, expressing his gratitude, said, "Thank you, Commander 432. We are delighted to celebrate the Independence Day at this Post. We appreciate your efforts. God bless us all".

Upon receiving the program report, the HABEMA Commanding General, Brigadier General Lucky Avianto, expressed his pride, saying, "The initiative of the 432 Task Forces to commemorate the 79th Independence Day at the Batas Batu Post with the Mumugu community is a shining example of the implementation of the results of the inclusive social communication with all parties to support the acceleration of development in the Papua region." This positive response from the military leadership not only reassures the event's success but also underscores its significant impact on the community.

Baca juga: Bertemu Presiden Vietnam, Puan Harap Kesepakatan Batas ZEE Pererat Hubungan RI-Vietnam

Autentikasi: 
Dansatgas Media HABEMA, Letkol Arh Yogi Nugroho