He was Governor of Madang from 1997 to 2002 where he served as Minister for Health and Bougainville Affairs in the Papua New Guinean Government and was active in the reconciliation movement in Bougainville.
He served as Governor of Madang (1997-2002), holding positions within the Papua New Guinean Government, particularly focusing on health and Bougainville affairs, while actively contributing to the reconciliation process in Bougainville.