Ratu Romanu will be irreplaceable.

That was the de­scription by the Roko Tui Namosi Rupeni Kunaturaga when de­livering Government’s eulogy for the late Ratu Romanu Matanitobua at Veivatuloa Church yes­terday.

He said Ratu Romanu started work at the Na­mosi Provincial Coun­cil office before joining other offices.

Mr Kunaturaga said Ratu Romanu was only 30 when he was a mem­ber of the Namosi Provincial Council and had been chair­man of the council for 18 years.

“He was someone who cared for all people and offered his help to those in need,” Mr Kunaturaga said.

“He was a strong supporter of Government who worked hard to see developments in the province benefited all in Namosi.

“He was also a Board Member of the iTaukei Lands Trust Board (TLTB).”

At the last Namosi Provincial Council meeting the late Ratu Romanu had urged members to prepare well for the Namosi Festival in November.

He was laid to rest at the chiefly burial ground (sautabu).

Edited by Percy Kean

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