Fiji Islands Trade Investment Bureau chief executive officer Annie Rogers and general manager Tupou Raturaga have been sent on leave for a week to allow for an internal audit to be conducted.
This is confirmed by the Attorney General and Minister for Commerce Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum at a press conference yesterday.
Sayed-Khaiyum revealed that the audit will be undertaken to ensure that the financial systems within the FTIB are being adhered to.
Sayed-Khaiyum added chairman Andrian Sofield will take up both positions effective from yesterday.
The audit report is expected to be handed to the Ministry by the end of next week.
Meanwhile, Sofield takes over as chairman of FTIB as of today from Permanent Secretary for Fisheries Commander Viliame Naupoto who stood down due to his heavy workload.
FTIB CEO, GM sent on leave
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