Fiji has lost one of its greatest mentors of all times, in Government, in church and the Vanua of Vuda.

These are the words of Education Minister Filipe Bole while presenting the eulogy on behalf of Government at Ratu Josefa Iloilo’s funeral service.

Bole said the late Tui Vuda has left behind a lot of teachings and one that he always stressed is for us to always be obedient.

He said according to the late Tui Vuda, being obedient will help us to achieve greater things in life, provided we care for one another.

Bole added that Ratu Iloilo was one who upheld the People’s Charter and adhered to it for the betterment of the people of Fiji.

He said this was evident while Ratu Iloilo was in office as the President of Fiji and led the country in one of its most difficult times.

Taukei Navo, Ratu Meli Saukuru spoke on behalf of the Ba Provincial Council and said that they thanked the Government and the three confederacies of Kubuna, Burebasaga and Tovata for the support they showed to the Tui Vuda, while he was President of Fiji.

The eulogy from the representative of the Tui Cakau, from which Ratu Iloilo’s mother hails from, thanked the Vanua of Vuda for the service and dedication that the late Tui Vuda showed for the many years that he served Fiji.


Story by: Watisoni Butabua and Selina Navuso