Twenty-four outstanding Fijians were yesterday bestowed with commemorative medals during the Investiture Ceremony for the 50th anniversary of independence at the State House.
President Jioji Konrote who officiated at the ceremony congratulated the recipients who had served and continue to serve loyally and selflessly within the various sectors of our communities.
“Hearty congratulations to the recipients who have served and continue to serve loyally and selflessly within the various sectors of our communities and I also consider it prudent that I also acknowledge, commend and thank your spouses and other members of your respective families for supporting you in your noble journey of service,” Mr Konrote said.
“In fact, we could not proceed with our scheduled Investiture Ceremonies towards the end of last year because of the latest spike and restrictive protocols imposed upon us by the dreaded COVID-19 pandemic which subsequently compelled us to reschedule the remaining Awards Ceremonies to a later date, hence, today’s historical event,” he said.
“As your President and Chancellor of The Order of Fiji Awards, I have been looking forward to today’s historical and significant Ceremony which fulfils one of my obligatory duties in this office – and that of appropriately acknowledging, honouring and rewarding your individual and collective selfless contributions to our beloved nation – Fiji’s development and progress as a young and developing independent sovereign state since our Independence in 1970.”
“In celebrating Fiji’s 50th Anniversary of Independence and awarding your good selves with the commemorative medal, we continue to show the world community that we are indeed; resilient people, strong people, caring people, united people who are collectively confident that with Almighty God’s continued guidance and blessings, Fiji is destined to achieve more great things in the next 50 years.”
The 24 recipients of the 50th Anniversary of Independence commemorative medal;
- Brigadier-General (Ret’d) Ratu Epeli Ganilau
- Brigadier-General Sitiveni Qiliho
- Ambassador Deo Saran
- Mr Pene Nonu Baleinabuli
- Commodore Humphery Tawake
- SSP Mahesh Kumar Mishra
- Mr. Akuila Makutu Waradi
- Dr Susau Fiu Atalifo
- Mr Babu Singh
- Mr Shiv Sharma
- Major Howard John Politini
- Ms Salaseini Gonenicava Rokovucago
- Mr Filipe Nainoca
- Mrs Apisake Kurusiga
- Ms Kuini Qiolevu
- Mr Wah Sing Yee
- Mrs Makarita Lenoa
- Mr Subhas Parshotam
- Mr Mesake Ledua
- Mr Jone Naisau
- Mr Josefo Seniwatui Navuku
- Ms Kini Dikavu Buresolei
- Mr Saimoni Waibuta
- Mr Mosese Sakuka
