Retired Servicemen Thank Major- General Konrote For His Leadership

President Major-General (Retired) Jioji Konusi Konrote was accorded a traditional farewell ceremony at the State House by members of the Returned Soldiers and Ex-Servicemen Association on Wednesday.

RSEA President, Colonel (Retired) Ratu Peni Volavola and the delegation presented a plaque to Major-General (Ret’d) Konrote to commemorate his term as President and Patron of the Association.

Mr Volavola expressed his gratitude for the President’s patronage and said that through his presidency many retired servicemen can walk with pride knowing a colleague occupies the highest office.

“We are here today to thank you. Thank you for your leadership and for being a true friend to all of us - the retired servicemen,” he said.

“Your patronage over the last six years when the country faced the brunt of natural disasters and during the COVID pandemic has been outstanding.”

Major-General (Ret’d) Konrote thanked the members of the association and said their support was a driving force during his term of office and asked the same of the President-elect.

“I thank you for coming here today and I commend all the support you have given me during my term in office.

“I also call for your support towards the Turaga na Tui Macuata Ratu Wiliame Katonivere when he takes up office. He is no stranger to us as he was also a member of the Fiji Military and is a good man and will also be your new Patron and Commander in Chief of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces.”