Former Prime Minister and Cakaudrove Provincial Council Chairman Sitiveni Rabuka believes that Indigenous Fijians will have to learn not to be dependant on government assistance if they are to excel in life.

In his closing statement to the members of the Cakaudrove Provincial Council, Rabuka told those who were present that the government will only assist those people who have already started development work for themselves.

Rabuka highlighted that asking for help from the government is a clear sign that people have admitted that they cannot survive on their own and need the government's help as part of their life.

Meanwhile, Rabuka who is the former GCC chairman added that while the Tui Cakau Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu was not part of the committee that endorsed Cakaudrove's support for the People's Charter and GCC review, it is not a sign of a split within the province.

He said that the other chiefs in the province gave their full support for Cakaudrove to support the Charter and the GCC review.