At the beautiful Island of Kadavu, the teachers and students of Naceva District School celebrated the arrival of their new classrooms and solar power system.
During the official handover ceremony, the school’s management expressed their happiness with the new classroom furniture and facilities donated by the Japanese Embassy. The project was funded with FJD $377,764.81 from Japan’s Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP) Program.
Mr. Rokuichiro Michii, the Japanese Ambassador to Fiji, formally handed over the new classroom facilities. He was joined by Her Excellency Charlotte Darlow, the High Commissioner of New Zealand, and Hon. Lenora Qereqeretabua, the Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs.
Additionally, the ceremony marked a double celebration as High Commissioner Darlow officially handed over the newly installed solar power system to the school. This system, installed by the New Zealand High Commission in collaboration with Naceva District School in May 2022, provides the school with a reliable source of clean energy for classroom lighting, office equipment, and internet access.
The Assistant Minister Qereqeretabua expressed thanks to Japan and New Zealand on behalf of the Government of Fiji for their essential roles in this project, which will significantly impact the students and staff at Naceva District School.
With the new classroom, furniture, and solar power system, the educational environment is set to improve, facilitating better academic outcomes for the students.
The New Zealand High Commission and the Japanese Embassy reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing Fiji’s educational programs and community development efforts through continued collaboration and support.
During their official visit, the Kadavu Provincial Administrator briefed the Assistant Minister Qereqeretabua, Ambassador Michii, and High Commissioner Darlow on ongoing development projects aimed at improving health, education, and other facilities on the island.