The Commissioner
The Correctional Service is headed by a Commissioner who is appointed in accordance with Section 193 of the PNG Constitution.
- The current Commissioner is Richard C. Sikani who hails from East Sepik Province.
He holds a Masters in Criminology from Melbourne University. He is a career officer from within the Service and has served the Correctional Service for more than thirty years, serving as Commanding Officer in Biru (Oro Province) and Barawagi (Simbu Province). He also served as Head of Criminology and as acting Director of the National Research Institute.He is married with two children.
- Henry J Wavik- Deputy Commissioner Operations.
Deputy Commissioner Wavik comes from the West Coast Area of the East Sepik province. He holds a Diploma from the University of Papua New Guinea in Social Administration. A career officer he was recruited in 1977 and has served in jails in the Enga, Simbu, ABG, Milne Bay and Bomana jails.
Dominic Tomer- Deputy Commissioner Corporate Services. DC Tomer is one of the key figures in the PNG Law and Justice Sector and was formerly the ACP. He holds a Theology Degree from the Bomana Catholic Seminary and has been with the CS for over 15 years. He comes from the East New Britian Province.
David Kunabom- Assistant Commissioner Highlands
Mr Kunabom comes from the Jiwaka Province and has been a career officer, serving several jails including Barawagi, Buimo and Bomana. He was formerly the AC for Finance and Administration.
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