It was a step up in her career after Ashish Lata gained a Masters of Commerce in Professional Accounting.

The mother of two graduated yesterday during the University of the South Pacific graduation ceremony at the Vodafone Arena.

She dedicated her achievement to her family, especially her mother.

“This was important for me because I wanted to make a success out of my career and further my studies,” she said.

Ms Lata hopes to inspire her children to persevere and achieve their goals. Also, there to support and encourage her was her husband and two children.

“They’ve been there for me as I continued to reach new heights. I first attained my Bachelor’s degree at USP and then followed-up with the post graduate degree,” she said.

“Now I have my Master’s degree and we’re very proud of this achievement.”

Ms Lata is a senior payroll officer at the Fiji National University (FNU).

She hopes to inspire other women and mothers.

“My message to other students is to be determined and have the courage to study,” she said.

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