Turaga na Tui Nacula Ratu Manasa Naikasowalu Bogileka has thanked Government for a well-thought -out initiative to uplift and upskill women of their district.

“These programmes for our women go a long way because they not only presented the women of our district an opportunity to showcase their talents, but it also helps improve their individual family’s standard of living,” Ratu Manasa said.

He said it was an initiative that was well received by the women in the district and in a sense it also encouraged them to explore their talents and earn a living from something they loved doing.

“Given the remoteness of our islands and villages being far from the Viti Levu mainland, the Government’s presence here through the Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation Mereseini Vuniwaqa and other government personnel indicates how much Government is investing by reaching out to all Fijians,” Ratu Manasa said.

“This is a positive drive for the development of people living in Fiji’s maritime and rural areas.”

In addition, he thanked Government for sending its REACH team to their district to provide Government services to villagers.

“This was really helpful to us. Bringing Government services here right to our shores, made it convenient for us,” Ratu Manasa said.

“Now people of this district do not have to go all the way to the Viti Levu mainland just to get a document signed or have their concerns and issues heard. Rather Government help came right to our doorstep and for that we are grateful.”

During an interview, Ms Vuniwaqa said they had teams on the ground that would conduct surveys and interviews with women of the district.

Also engaging in discussions with them so that they could have an idea how Nacula district women could be helped.

The minister is on a five-day tour of the Yasawa Group and will return by Friday.

Edited by Percy Kean

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