Alipate Naiorosui has been appointed as the interim chairman of Qelemaroiroi Holdings Pte Ltd, the new commercial entity under the iTaukei Land Trust Board (TLTB). With over 21 years of experience at the Housing Authority, including an 11-year tenure as CEO, Naiorosui joins a board of six other distinguished iTaukei professionals.
The appointment was announced by iTaukei Affairs Minister Ifereimi Vasu in Lautoka. He emphasized that the selection of the board members was conducted through a thorough and transparent process, which included a formal expression of interest to attract qualified candidates. The evaluation criteria focused on professional experience, governance, and alignment with TLTB’s commercial aspirations, ensuring a governance framework reflecting the values of independence, merit, and diversity.
The board aims to lead a transformative economic agenda on behalf of TLTB and its landowners, positioning Qelemaroiroi Holdings as a significant player in advancing economic opportunities for the iTaukei community. Minister Vasu remarked that the establishment of this new venture symbolizes hope and the potential for the iTaukei people to actively participate in Fiji’s economy.
The newly formed board includes civil engineer Netani Qicatabua, property development expert Mosese Ratakele, banking and finance specialist Sikeli Tukituku, former Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association CEO Olivia Pareti, lawyer Apisalome Matebalavu Rabo, and TLTB head Solomone Nata. Together, they are tasked with furthering the legacy and aspirations of the iTaukei people.
This development is a step towards integrating the iTaukei community into Fiji’s economic mainstream, potentially leading to enhanced roles for landowners in managing and benefiting from their vast resources. In a previous article, the positive strides made under Solomoni Nata as the CEO of TLTB highlighted initiatives like the iTaukei Wealth Fund and the Land Development facility, which aim to provide meaningful support to landowning units, promoting their financial and social growth.
These initiatives, alongside the goals of Qelemaroiroi Holdings, reflect a broader commitment to facilitating sustainable development and economic upliftment for the iTaukei people, fostering a future where they can thrive at the forefront of Fiji’s economy.
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