TOBA, kiprahkita.net - The Punguan Simbolon dohot Boruna Indonesia (PSBI) Toba Secretariat celebrated its 17th anniversary at their office located at Gang Merpati, Jl. Sutomo, Balige, Toba Regency, on Sunday (7/7/2024).
Toba Regent Poltak Sitorus, along with his wife, Mrs. Rita Marlina Poltak Sitorus boru Sitinjak, attended the anniversary celebration.
In his speech, Sitorus congratulated PSBI on reaching 17 years of existence. He took the opportunity to encourage PSBI to create the slogan 'Let's Return Home' to promote the development of their hometowns.
"We hope PSBI creates the slogan 'Let's Return Home'. Many have been highly educated, migrated, and found success. They have amassed wealth in the trillions while away, but they have not returned to their hometowns," he said.
He emphasized the significant impact that the diaspora can have on the development of their hometowns.
For example, in Toba, TB. Silalahi and Luhut Panjaitan have established excellent schools. The five-star hotel in Toba Regency is also the result of investment from the diaspora.
"In Toba, there is a five-star hotel because of the diaspora; in Samosir, there is the Marianna Resort also thanks to the diaspora," he added.
Therefore, he called on the diaspora, especially those of Simbolon descent, to return and help develop their hometowns.
"Let’s cooperate; the government alone cannot do it. So let's collaborate with the government to develop our hometowns," he said.
Before leaving the event, Poltak Sitorus was also asked to inaugurate the PSBI Toba Secretariat. (mctoba)
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