Nadi Students Graduate as Leaders

Forty-seven students from Nadi, trained by police officers, are now prepared to take on leadership roles in their respective communities.

These students came from various schools around Nadi and Sigatoka. They participated in a two-day Blue Light leadership training and practical skills development programme at Korovuto College in Nadi.

The training was organised and supported by Blue Light, a registered charity in New Zealand that collaborates with the police to offer a range of youth programmes and activities.

The goals of Blue Light include reducing the likelihood of young people becoming offenders or victims of crime and fostering better relationships between the police, youth, parents, and the community.

On Wednesday, these 47 students graduated from the programme.

Advice

Divisional Police Commander West Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Iakobo Vaisewa encouraged the students to become agents of change in their schools and communities.

“Keep a close view of all that you have learned. We were brought together from various parts of Nadi because we see the potential in you as young leaders,” SSP Vaisewa advised.

“Young people, some of your peers have been involved in activities that threaten their safety, including drug use, sexual offences, assault, burglary, and theft.

“They engage in drug use, glue sniffing, and sharing explicit photos in exchange for money and sex. This creates a negative image of our youth today and poses a significant challenge for our beloved Fiji.”

He warned them against it.

“That is the path that some of your peers are following. You still have the opportunity to choose the right path,” SSP Vaisewa advised.

He encouraged them to recognise their own worth and potential.

“Know your potential and understand the importance of your choices. No matter what others say about you, be aware of your worth and capabilities. You were chosen for this programme to be agents of change,” he added.

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