Bua Silatolu, Second Fijian Woman To Be Commissioned At Sandhurst
Deputy British High Commissioner, Paul Welsh said in a Tweet: "We need more women leaders in militaries throughout the world. We look forward to welcoming you back to Fiji."
Monday 13 December 2021 | 21:00
Second-Lieutenant Roko Bua Wainise Silatolu who was commissioned from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst over the weekend. Source: @PaulWelsh_UK Twitter Feed
Commander of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces, Major General Ro Jone Kalouniwau has congratulated Second-Lieutenant Roko Bua Wainise Silatolu who was commissioned from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst over the weekend.
She is the second Fijian woman to be commissioned from Sandhurst after a year-long training.
The first was Bernadette Ramafono.
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Family and friends of Second-Lieutenant Silatolu were proud of her achievement.
She lost her father, Viliamec Silatolu just weeks short of her commissioning in 2019.
His advice and counsel has been a source of motivation for the 24-year-old who hails from Lomanikoro village, Rewa.
Well done and congratulations Bua. https://t.co/HmVyquW8UY
— Jone Kalouniwai Logavatu (@Joneh20Lord) December 13, 2021
Deputy British High Commissioner, Paul Welsh said in a Tweet: "We need more women leaders in militaries throughout the world. We look forward to welcoming you back to Fiji."
Read More Here About Second-Lieutenant Silatolu:
Silatolu Is Second Fijian Female To Go To Sandhurst
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