President Jioji Konrote made an emotional tribute to the late Speaker of Parliament Doctor Jiko Luveni in his Christmas message to the nation this afternoon saying that Doctor Luveni through her good work has empowered a generation.

He says Fijians now have a deeper understanding of the functions of parliament and this was an issue that Doctor Luveni carried out with unprecedented success.

President Konrote also called on Fijians to remember the teachings of love and compassion by Jesus Christ.

He has also asked Fijians to remember soldiers in peacekeeping, health workers and sports workers that work to elevate our nation on the international stage.