Peilapalap, Pohnpei: March 24, 2025 – Governor Stevenson A. Joseph recently welcomed a group of 7th-grade students from Wone Elementary School, Kitti, to the Governor’s Office as part of their educational visit to learn about the functions of the Pohnpei State Government.
During their visit, Governor Joseph provided the students with an engaging and informative overview of the three branches of government—the Executive, Judicial, and Legislative—and explained their distinct roles, duties, and responsibilities in serving the people of Pohnpei. He emphasized the importance of governance in ensuring fairness, justice, and progress for the state.
Sharing his own experiences as Governor, he encouraged the students to embrace leadership and service with a deep sense of responsibility. He reminded them that, above all else, they are Pohnpeians first and foremost, with a duty to uphold the values and traditions that define their identity.
Governor Joseph left the students with three guiding principles to shape their future actions: Love, Honesty, and Perseverance or Devotion—or in Pohnpeian vernacular, Limpoak, Mehlel oh Loaloapwoat. He stressed that these values will help them grow into responsible citizens and future leaders who contribute positively to their communities and the state as a whole.
The visit was a valuable opportunity for the students to engage directly with their state leadership, ask questions, and gain a deeper understanding of how their government functions. The Governor’s Office remains committed to supporting educational initiatives that inspire the next generation of leaders in Pohnpei.
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