In his pursuit of strengthening traditional governance, the Minister for iTaukei Affairs Culture, Heritage and Arts, Hon Ifereimi Vasu met with Commander of Military Force Major General Jone Kalouniwai to discuss training young traditional leaders (sausauvou) in the areas of leadership.
The Minister proposed to the Commander RRMF a joint training programme to prepare the sausauvou for future leadership.
Mr Vasu also outlined the shared vision of the solesolevaki framework within the iTaukei Institutions to economically empower the iTaukei through wealth creation to alleviate poverty.
He added that the iTaukei Institutions intend to continue cooperation and collaboration with other Ministries and stakeholders to transform iTaukei communities.
Mr. Kalouniwai thanked the Minister for the proposed training partnership and assured him that the RFMF was ready to assist. He also acknowledged the work of the iTaukei Institutions and the direction they are taking.
The meeting was held at the Queen Elizabeth Barracks.