Fuel crisis highlights need for traditional skills, says Nakoroi

Amid the ongoing fuel crisis, parents should teach their children basic survival skills such as using kerosene lamps and cooking with firewood, says iTaukei Affairs Board Director of Operations Mosese Nakoroi.

Mr Nakoroi made the remarks during the Ra Provincial Council Meeting at Nanukuloa in Ra yesterday.

Addressing the Mata ni Tikina (district representatives), he said many children today no longer know how to use kerosene lamps or cook with firewood.

“We are currently facing a fuel crisis, and it will affect many of us, especially those who have become dependent on town and city lifestyles,” Mr Nakoroi said.

“Our children have grown up using gas stoves and electric cooking appliances. Even children living in villages near towns and cities are unfamiliar with the kerosene lamps and firewood cooking methods that we were raised with.”

Mr Nakoroi said that although older generations were taught these traditional methods during childhood, they had gone on to succeed in life.

“These methods taught us how to save costs and be prepared during times of crisis,” he said.

“Please teach our children these methods,” he urged the district representatives.

Mr Nakoroi also encouraged traditional leaders to lead with wisdom and dignity.

“A wise leader knows how to guide people during times of crisis. Such leaders prepare their communities before disasters or hardships occur,” he said.

He further encouraged community leaders to think beyond their own tikina and become part of the “Think Big” generation.

According to Mr Nakoroi, “Think Big” is a mindset that encourages people to set ambitious goals, look beyond current limitations and expand their personal or business potential.

“It requires unlearning self-limiting beliefs, embracing difficult challenges and allowing your vision to shape your reality,” he said.

Mr Nakoroi also expressed concern about social issues affecting the iTaukei community.

“A lot of iTaukei people have become involved in wrongdoing, lawbreaking and morally corrupt behaviour,” he said.

“We need to raise good iTaukei people who are kind, honest and morally upright.”