About Us
Established under the Road (Management and Fund) Act 2020 to finance the maintenance of PNG's national road network.
The Papua New Guinea Road Fund (PNGRF) is a statutory entity established under the Road (Management and Fund) Act 2020. We are responsible for the financial sustainability of Papua New Guinea's national road network.
Our Vision
A safe, reliable and sustainably financed national road network that connects every Papua New Guinean to opportunity, services and markets.
Our Mission
To finance and oversee the maintenance of PNG's road network through transparent collection of road user revenues, efficient disbursement to road agencies, and rigorous monitoring of outcomes.
Our Five Legislative Functions
- Collect Road User Charges from levies on petroleum products, vehicle registration and other prescribed sources.
- Disburse funds to authorised road authorities for the maintenance and rehabilitation of the national road network.
- Monitor the use of disbursed funds to ensure value-for-money and adherence to maintenance standards.
- Set, in consultation with the Department of Works, prioritisation criteria for road maintenance funding.
- Report annually to Parliament on the operations and financial performance of the Fund.
Our Values
- Integrity — We act with honesty and accountability in everything we do.
- Transparency — We make our decisions and finances open to public scrutiny.
- Excellence — We pursue the highest standards in financial management and road sector outcomes.
- Partnership — We work collaboratively with road authorities, contractors and communities.
Governance
Our Board
Board members provide strategic oversight and governance to the Fund.
Samuel Penias
Board Chairman
Secretary, Department of Finance
Matthew Wowoni
Deputy Board Chairman
Secretary, Department of Transport
Gibson Holemba
Director
Department of Works and Highways
John Avira
Director
Acting CEO, Road Transport Authority
John Uware
Director
Department of Treasury
Koney Samuel
Director
Secretary, Department of National Planning and Monitoring
Daniel Rolpagarea
Director
State Solicitor of Papua New Guinea