The FNU delegation, led by the Chancellor/Chair Mr Semesa Karavaki, after submitting their request to the Honourable Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka on 9 August 2024.
Sitting from left: Chair of Council, Mr Semesa Karavaki; Honourable Prime Minister Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka; Vice-Chancellor, Professor Unaisi Nabobo-Baba.
Back, from left: Pro Vice-Chancellor (Corporate), Tiko Domonakibau; Pro Vice-Chancellor (Learning & Teaching), Professor Jimaima Lako; Chief Financial Officer, Mr Nilesh Prasad; Dean of Graduate Affairs, Professor Nii-K Plange; Pro Vice-Chancellor (TVET), Dr Isimeli Tagicakivereta; Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research & Innovation), Professor Paul Iji.
In a historic milestone for higher education in Fiji, the Fiji National University (FNU) has officially transitioned to operate under the Office of the Prime Minister, within the Ministry of Strategic Planning, National Development and Statistics, effective immediately.
The transition is a strategic initiative requested by the FNU Council and Senior Management to promote the interests of the University.
On 9 August 2024, FNU made an official request to the Honourable Prime Minister, led by the FNU Chancellor/Chair, Mr Semesa Karavaki, and his delegation.
FNU is the only dual-sector university in Fiji. This strategic move will not only enable the University to carry out its functions more effectively but also support the government’s systematic priorities and contribute to national planning.
Further comments will follow as we await our Honourable Prime Minister’s return.
