New Higher Education Commission commissioners sworn in

Fiji's higher education sector is set to receive strategic direction and oversight with the official swearing-in of new commissioners for the Higher Education Commission Fiji (HECF). The newly appointed commission, chaired by Rokobua Naiyaga, includes commissioners Ro Alumeci Tuisawau, Romulo Nayacalevu, Emi Emmanuel, Indra Devi, and Inoke Momoedonu.

“

The commission’s expertise and leadership will be crucial in providing strategic direction and oversight as HECF continues to strengthen its role in supporting national development priorities.

During the oath-taking ceremony, Minister for Education Aseri Radrodro congratulated the commissioners, emphasizing their crucial role in advancing Fiji's higher education. He expressed confidence that their expertise will build upon past achievements and enhance the quality and standards of higher education across the nation. The commission's work is vital for supporting national development priorities and ensuring Fiji's education system produces graduates equipped for future workforce needs.

“

The commissioners assume office as HECF focuses on strengthening the National Qualifications Framework, expanding its monitoring and quality assurance functions, and ensuring qualifications remain aligned with labour market demands.

The commissioners assume office as the HECF intensifies its focus on strengthening the National Qualifications Framework. Key priorities include expanding monitoring and quality assurance functions to ensure qualifications remain relevant to labor market demands. The minister specifically highlighted the importance of improving graduate employment outcomes and addressing national skills shortages, underscoring the commission's pivotal role in this endeavor.

“

The Education Minister further highlighted the importance of improving graduate employment outcomes and addressing national skills shortages, noting that the commission plays a key role in ensuring Fiji’s education and training systems produce graduates equipped to meet the country’s future workforce needs.