Namua fulfils wishes of late grandmother

Amele Adikuila Namua, 21, has finally fulfilled her late grandmother’s wish to attain a Certificate in Caregiving.

She graduated on Tuesday.

She was among 28 students who graduated after a three-week programme at the University of the South Pacific’s Lautoka Campus.

The Malolo, Yaro, Nadroga native travelled from her home at Karavi, Ba, with her mother for the graduation.

She said she cared for her 67-year-old grandmother from 2020 until she died her in 2022.

“I thank the Almighty for giving me this course since I never finished my Form 6 education because I had to look after my grandmother. I always take her to the hospital because no one was at home. None of her children bothered to look after her, “she said.

“Through my prayers I managed to achieve this. My grandmother was the only one who told me to work hard for this certificate and I wanted to do this for her. I would pray every time for this certificate, I dedicate this achievement to my grandmother in Heaven.”

She said she her four-day practical session at Koroipita was an eye- opening experience.

“It was very challenging. I saw the difference in caring for able-bodied people and the disabled. At Koroipita, I saw some of the residents who had lost a leg. I plan to go abroad to Australia in the future,” she said.

Her mother Makereta Vala Namua commended her daughter on her success.

“I’m so proud of her, especially since it was her decision to leave school in Form 6 to look after my mother because I was the only one working. She did and even chat with her daily to cheer her up.

“Even when her grandmother was transferred to the Lautoka Hospital, Amele would take care of other elderly patients. I believe this course is for those who have a genuine heart of service where they are willing to care for the elderly. I have always told her that one day she would reap the reward of her hard work.”

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