Government firmly believes education is the only door that will enable our people to follow the logic of their own ideas.
Public Service Commission permanent secretary Parmesh Chand as chief guest today at the annual prize giving ceremony at Tilak High School, highlighted Government’s continued commitment towards the development of education in Fiji.
“In next year’s budget the highest share of financial allocation being $541.5million or 19% of the budget has gone to the education sector,” Mr Chand said.
“This major chunk of allocation to the education sector for free education to primary and secondary students, continuation of free bus fare subsidy for eligible families, 100% funding of teachers, the continuation of support for existing tertiary students and the provision of scholarships and low interest loans for new students willing to pursue tertiary education are all meant to make Fiji a smarter nation.”
“This by any measure is an enormous support and assistance for the education sector,” he added.
Mr Chand said education can build a nation where people are free to solve their own problems and realize their dreams, ideas and full potential.
“The onus however is on us all, to instil in our young people, the intense desire and the craving for new knowledge and the commitment to do well at school,” he said.
“With a wider choice available to them, students now have a better chance to receive much higher levels of education.”
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