Pemprov Papua Dorong RRI Terus Berinovasi dan Perkuat Layanan Informasi di Era Digital

JAYAPURA - Pemerintah Provinsi Papua menghadiri peresmian Gedung Kantor Baru LPP RRI Jayapura, Rabu (22/7/2026). Gubernur Papua diwakili Kepala Dinas Komunikasi dan Informatika Provinsi Papua, Jeri Agus Yudianto. Gedung baru tersebut dibangun kembali setelah gedung RRI Jayapura sebelumnya mengalami kerusakan dan runtuh akibat gempa bumi pada Februari 2023. Kehadiran gedung baru ini diharapkan semakin memperkuat pelayanan informasi dan penyiaran publik bagi masyarakat di Tanah Papua. 

Dalam sambutan Gubernur Papua yang dibacakan Kadis Kominfo, Gubernur menegaskan bahwa RRI memiliki peran strategis sebagai media informasi, edukasi, hiburan yang sehat, sekaligus perekat persatuan bangsa. Di tengah derasnya arus informasi dan perkembangan teknologi digital, RRI diharapkan terus adaptif dan profesional dalam menghadirkan informasi yang akurat, berimbang dan terpercaya, sekaligus menjadi ruang dialog publik, menjembatani pemerintah dengan masyarakat serta mengangkat potensi dan kearifan lokal Papua. Gubernur berharap kehadiran kantor baru ini semakin meningkatkan kualitas pelayanan penyiaran dan mendorong lahirnya karya jurnalistik yang inovatif dan bermanfaat bagi masyarakat, sejalan dengan visi pembangunan Papua CERAH. 

Sementara itu, Walikota Jayapura Abisai Rollo menekankan pentingnya kolaborasi dan inovasi dalam menghadapi perkembangan digitalisasi yang semakin pesat. Menurutnya, RRI perlu terus memperkuat kolaborasi dengan seluruh stakeholder, lebih khusus Pemerintah Kota Jayapura dan seluruh pemangku kepentingan di Kota Jayapura, sehingga keberadaan RRI semakin memberikan manfaat bagi masyarakat dan mendukung pembangunan daerah. Perubahan pola masyarakat dalam mengakses informasi juga perlu dijawab dengan inovasi dan sinergi agar RRI tetap relevan sebagai media publik yang mencerdaskan, mempersatukan serta menjadi mitra strategis pemerintah dan masyarakat.

Direktur Utama LPP RRI, Hendrasmo menyampaikan apresiasi kepada pemerintah daerah dan seluruh mitra yang selama ini tetap menjaga dan memperkuat kerja sama dengan RRI. Menurutnya, dukungan dan sinergi pemerintah daerah serta berbagai pemangku kepentingan sangat penting bagi keberlanjutan pelayanan RRI kepada masyarakat. Ia berharap kemitraan yang telah terjalin terus ditingkatkan, sekaligus mendorong RRI semakin adaptif terhadap perkembangan teknologi dan kebutuhan informasi masyarakat.

Peresmian tersebut dihadiri jajaran Dewan Pengawas LPP RRI, perwakilan Forkopimda Provinsi Papua, pimpinan kementerian/lembaga di Papua, Ketua Lembaga Masyarakat Adat (LMA), para angkasawan dan angkasawati RRI baik yang masih aktif maupun purnatugas, sejumlah pimpinan media, serta tamu undangan lainnya. Kehadiran berbagai unsur tersebut mencerminkan sinergi bersama dalam memperkuat peran RRI sebagai lembaga penyiaran publik yang informatif, edukatif, inovatif dan adaptif dalam melayani masyarakat di Tanah Papua. ***

JAYAPURA – The Papua Provincial Government attended the inauguration of the new office building of LPP RRI Jayapura on Wednesday (July 22, 2026). Papua Governor Matius Fakhiri was represented by the Head of the Papua Provincial Communication and Informatics Office, Jeri Agus Yudianto.

The new building was constructed to replace the previous RRI Jayapura office, which was severely damaged and collapsed following the earthquake that struck Papua in February 2023. The new facility is expected to further strengthen public broadcasting and information services for communities across the Land of Papua.

In the Governor's remarks, delivered by the Head of the Communication and Informatics Office, it was emphasized that RRI plays a strategic role as a source of information, education, and healthy entertainment, while also serving as a unifying force for the nation. Amid the rapid flow of information and the advancement of digital technology, RRI is expected to remain adaptive and professional in delivering accurate, balanced, and trustworthy information. It is also expected to continue serving as a platform for public dialogue, bridging communication between the government and the community, while promoting Papua's local potential and cultural wisdom.

The Governor expressed hope that the new office would enhance the quality of public broadcasting services and encourage the production of innovative, impactful journalism that benefits the community, in line with the Papua CERAH development vision.

Meanwhile, Mayor of Jayapura Abisai Rollo highlighted the importance of collaboration and innovation in responding to the rapid pace of digital transformation. He stressed that RRI should continue strengthening partnerships with all stakeholders, particularly the Jayapura City Government and other key institutions, so that its presence can provide greater benefits to the public and contribute to regional development.

He also noted that changes in the way people access information require continuous innovation and synergy to ensure that RRI remains relevant as a public broadcasting institution that educates, unites, and serves as a strategic partner for both the government and the community.

President Director of LPP RRI, Hendrasmo, expressed appreciation to the regional government and all partners who have consistently maintained and strengthened their cooperation with RRI. He stated that the support and collaboration of regional governments and various stakeholders are essential to ensuring the sustainability of RRI's public service mission.

He further expressed hope that these partnerships would continue to grow stronger while enabling RRI to become increasingly adaptive to technological advancements and the evolving information needs of society.

The inauguration ceremony was attended by members of the LPP RRI Supervisory Board, representatives of the Papua Regional Leadership Coordination Forum, leaders of ministries and government agencies in Papua, the Chair of the Papuan Customary Council, active and retired RRI broadcasters and staff, media executives, and other guests. The broad participation reflected a shared commitment to strengthening RRI's role as an informative, educational, innovative, and adaptive public broadcasting institution serving the people of Papua. ***