Editorial: The Power of Vision

In recent weeks, school prefect inductions have served as platforms for grooming Fiji's visionary leaders of tomorrow.

It needs cultivating strong leadership skills and a powerful vision.

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka's statement yesterday during the groundbreaking ceremony of the Keiyasi New Town Development Project in Navosa shows the vision of a great leader - prosperity and growth for Fiji under his leadership.

His vision for the project to benefit more than 10,000 Fijians and contribute to national unity; shared vision, social, economic, and political advancement.

Mr Rabuka, 75, is Fiji's seventh elected PM and the first to serve twice in the high office since Independence.

He is a shining example of the power of Fijian vision in grooming leaders.

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His journey from humble beginnings in Drekeniwai Village, Navatu, Cakaudrove, to become a military commander, academic success, national athlete, and success in politics, demonstrate the success of a powerful vision.

Last week, Queen Victoria School, Mr Rabuka's former institution where he served as head boy 56 years

ago, inducted 62 prefects, and his successor.

The legacy he left behind in 1967 will serve as a source of inspiration for the group of 2024 prefects.

They are not alone in their pursuit of success.

Their school has produced other great leaders such as the inspiring and young Minister for Lands, Filimoni Vosarogo.

By embracing the power of vision, these prefects have the potential to become exceptional and visionary leaders like their OBs.

Grooming future leaders is not the responsibility of schools alone.

It takes the collective efforts of families, educational institutions, religious organisations, and the nation to ensure a holistic approach to leadership development.

Negative influences such as mud-slinging, petty politics, debates fuelled by personal interests in Parliament, crimes, and corruption can potentially derail the development of exemplary and visionary Leaders.

It is crucial to instil in young individuals the ability to foresee what lies ahead, set goals, and envision paths that benefit Fiji.

True leaders see beyond the present, have the capacity to organise, inspire, motivate, influence, and strive for the collective good.

The power of vision in leadership is not limited to individuals but extends to the entire nation.

Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara, known as the 'Father of the Modern Fiji,' once stressed; "In a multi-racial society; trust, understanding and tolerance are the cornerstones of peace and order."

Guided by the words of his late ally; NFP leader Jai Ram Reddy at the Great Council of Chiefs meeting in 1979 on his invitation: "Fiji is our home.

Fiji is our only home.

We have no other. We want no other."

To strengthen the foundation of our 'only home' Fiji, the power of vision cannot be underestimated when it comes to grooming our future leaders.

The prefect inductions and the leadership journey of Mr Rabuka remind Fijians that with a clear vision and determination, any individual can achieve great things.

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