Olam Challenges PNG Students: "Be Leaders of Character"

PNGUoT students were treated to a rare masterclass in leadership this weekend when NRL powerhouse Justin Olam visited the university. The Applied Physics graduate, who has become a household name in Australia and Papua New Guinea, utilized his visit to advocate for a holistic approach to education, urging students to pair their technical degrees with unwavering values and self-discipline.

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Vice-Chancellor Professor Ora Renagi, who officially welcomed the rugby league star back to his alma mater, noted that Olam’s trajectory serves as a living blueprint for the university’s mission. The visit underscored the institution's role in molding not just skilled workers, but resilient leaders. Professor Renagi remarked that seeing a former student return with such humility and wisdom provided an invaluable lesson to the current cohort.

“Justin Olam’s journey reminds us that greatness rarely arrives by accident. It is built on discipline, sacrifice and consistent effort,” Professor Renagi said.