The Public Service Commission has appointed Sanjana Devi Lal as the Acting Permanent Secretary for Fisheries and Forestry. This appointment was made in agreement with Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka. Lal replaces Rovereto Nayacalevu, the former Acting Permanent Secretary, who resigned last month and recently joined the Fiji Rugby Union as its Chief Executive.
PSC Chairman Luke Rokovada stated that Lal has nearly 30 years of experience in the Civil Service and has served as Conservator of Forests since March 2017. “She has the qualifications, knowledge, and experience to assume the role. I am confident she will perform the duties required of her as the Acting Permanent Secretary for Fisheries and Forestry,” Rokovada said.
Lal holds a Bachelor’s degree in Science in Forestry from the Australian National University and a Postgraduate degree in Science.