The Inauguration Of The New PBNU Management Held In Balikpapan City

Photo: Antara

JAKARTA - PBNU Secretary General Saifullah Yusuf (Gus Ipul) confirmed that the inauguration of the new board of PBNU (Nahdlatul Ulama Executive Board) for the solemn period of 2022-2027 is planned at the Sport and Convention Center Dome, Balikpapan City, East Kalimantan.

"Today, 90 percent of the preparations have been completed. I checked the location at the Dome, the committee continues to work on finalizing the location," said Gus Ipul, quoting Antara, Saturday, January 29.

In addition to the inauguration of the board, said Gus Ipul, there will be an inauguration of a new PBNU Office in the State Capital (IKN) in Sepaku District, North Penajam Paser Regency. The inauguration of the new office was carried out on Sunday, January 30, while the inauguration of the PBNU management was held on Monday, January 31.

For the inauguration of the board, continued Gus Ipul, the committee is in the process of finalizing the decorations at the Dome Building. Security has been established and involves Paspampres and joint personnel.

The committee provides a quick swab test or PCR for all administrators who will be inducted. The PCR test is carried out by picking up the ball or visiting the accommodation location of the administrators who will be inaugurated.

"All administrators, committees and invitees must have a PCR swab. So we urge the invitees to bring the PCR swab results when they come to the location," explained Gus Ipul.

At the inauguration location will be limited to a maximum of 300 people. In addition to the President and Vice President, several ministers, high-ranking state officials, ambassadors from friendly countries, and the Forkopimda of East Kalimantan will attend.

This includes two representatives from each NU Regional Board throughout Indonesia. Meanwhile, NU branch administrators are encouraged to participate in the inauguration through a live broadcast on the NU Online YouTube channel.

Regarding the launching of the new PBNU office in Sepaku District, North Penajam Paser Regency, only a few core PBNU administrators will attend. In addition to building a new office, PBNU plans to build a hospital, campus, and Islamic boarding school at IKN Nusantara.

"The launching of this new office is a form of PBNU's commitment to accompany IKN development in East Kalimantan," he said.