Under a new partnership to strengthen decision-making, members of the Great Council of Chiefs will undergo training at the Fiji National University.

GCC chairperson Ratu Viliame Seruvakula said their collaboration with the FNU would play a key role in taking the nation forward.

He said proper capacity development building for chiefs was needed, and their partnership with the FNU would be beneficial as it would enable them to identify solutions to existing issues.

Ratu Viliame said the process of formulating the GCC’s strategic plan was where he needed the expertise of the FNU.

FNU Chancellor and Council Chair Semesa Karavaki welcomed the GCC Chair’s request to provide leadership training to the chiefs.

“We can map out from the discussions how we can move forward, not only for capacity building for the GCC but as nation-building and what we can become in the future,” Mr Karavaki said.

“FNU has the capacity to work with the GCC and the FNU Council, and the senior leadership team is prepared to give our support. This is your national university.”

FNU Vice Chancellor Professor Unaisi Nabobo-Baba said the discussions with GCC chair Ratu Viliame have reinforced the university’s commitment to nation-building.

“By collectively investing in capacity building and leveraging their unique strengths, FNU and GCC are paving the way for a more prosperous and empowered future for the nation and its people,” Professor Nabobo-Baba said.