Portrait of Yulce Wenda Enembe, the Late Lukas Enembe's Wife who was Appointed as the Mother of Early Childhood Education in Papua

Kapanlagi.com - Lukas Enembe, former Governor of Papua, reportedly passed away on Tuesday (26/12/2023) at Gatot Soebroto Central Army Hospital (RSPAD) in Central Jakarta. The late Lukas Enembe had been battling various illnesses, including heart problems, kidney failure, and stroke. Since October 27, 2023, he has been undergoing intensive treatment under the strict supervision of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK).

Not only that, Lukas Enembe was also involved in a bribery and gratification case amounting to Rp1 trillion. The Jakarta Corruption Court had previously sentenced the late Lukas Enembe to 8 years in prison.

The funeral home of Lukas Enembe at RSPAD Gatot Soebroto, in front of the G room of Santosa funeral home, only received two flower arrangements. The first arrangement came from Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY), the Chairman of the Democratic Party, while the second arrangement came from the Young Generation Kosgoro.

It is planned that Lukas Enembe's body will be repatriated to Papua for burial. Petrus Bala Pattyona, the late Lukas Enembe's lawyer, confirmed that the family is still planning the preparations for the flight departure.

Before being sent to Papua, Lukas Enembe's body was placed on a table decorated with a cross image. On the right side of the coffin, Yulce Wenda Enembe, the late Lukas Enembe's wife, wearing all black attire with her hair down, looked at her husband's departure while continuing to cry. He received support from several family members who were around him.

Yulce Wenda Enembe, as the wife of the former Governor of Papua, always faithfully accompanied her husband throughout his career. She was even actively involved in several programs, including posyandu (integrated health service) and women's empowerment in Papua.

Here are portraits of Yulce Wenda Enembe summarized on Wednesday (27/12/2023).

1. The Figure Behind Women's Empowerment in Papua

Portrait of Yulce Wenda Enembe (Source: Instagram/yulce_w_enembe)

On November 9, 1969, Yulce Wenda Enembe was born in Pirime, Jayawijaya Regency. She is the wife of the late Lukas Enembe, former Governor of Papua. Despite rarely receiving public attention, Yulce Wenda Enembe has significant achievements through her contributions to Papua.

2. The Family of the Late Lukas Enembe

Portrait of Yulce Wenda Enembe and family (Source: Instagram/yulce_w_enembe)

Yulce Wenda Enembe and the late Lukas Enembe were blessed with three children, namely Astract Bona T.M. Enembe, Eldorado Gamael Enumbi, and Dario Alvin Nells Isak Enembe.

3. Accompanying Husband's Career

Portrait of Yulce Wenda Enembe and husband (Source: Instagram/yulce_w_enembe)

Throughout Lukas Enembe's tenure as Governor of Papua for two terms, Yulce Wenda Enembe always accompanied her husband on his career journey. Not only that, she also actively contributed to the health, children, and women's empowerment sectors.

4. Women's Empowerment in Papua

Portrait of Yulce Wenda Enembe when meeting Ibu Iriana (Source: Instagram/yulce_w_enembe)

Yulce Wenda Enembe actively serves as the Chairperson of the PKK Mobilization Team by implementing various programs, including establishing integrated health posts to provide healthcare services in Papua. In addition, she is also involved in community development in Papua by conducting socialization and monitoring of malnutrition issues. She is actively promoting efforts to strengthen the role of women to improve the quality of life and elevate the status of Papuan women.

5. Mother of Early Childhood Education in Papua Province

Portrait of Yulce Wenda Enembe (Source: Instagram/yulce_w_enembe)

In 2015, Yulce Wenda Enembe was inaugurated as the Mother of Early Childhood Education in Papua Province. In her position, she actively took various steps to improve DNA development and early childhood education. One of her initiatives was to initiate the implementation of the mother tongue in schools in Papua. This action has had a positive impact, allowing children in Papua to master the Indonesian language well and correctly.

For her dedication, Yulce Wenda Enembe also received a prestigious award, namely the National Level Early Childhood Education Award from the First Lady of the Republic of Indonesia, Iriana Joko Widodo.

6. How Old is Lukas Enembe?

Lukas Enembe passed away at the age of 56.

7. What is Lukas Enembe's Religion?

Lukas Enembe adheres to the Protestant Christian religion.

8. Which Party does Lukas Enembe Belong to?

In addition, Lukas Enembe has been involved in several organizations since 1988 until 2016. In the last period, he served as the Chairman of the Regional Board of the Democratic Party of Papua Province from 2011 to 2016.

9. Who is the Governor of Papua?

According to information from the official website of the Papua Provincial Government, Lukas Enembe has been serving as the Governor of Papua since 2013. He has held the position of Governor of Papua for two terms, from 2013 until the end of his term in 2023.

10. What Illness Did Lukas Enembe Die From?

Sad news envelops the family of former Governor of Papua, Lukas Enembe, who passed away on December 26, 2023. Lukas Enembe's legal counsel, Petrus Bala Pattyona, stated that his client passed away due to kidney illness.

(kpl/dva)