Friends and Teachers of a young man caught in the middle of a diplomatic row with Fiji say he was an exemplary student and role model.
George Nacewa who has been studying at Wellington's Massey University Campus could not go to New Zealand after the New Zealand immigration officials denied an application to renew his student visa.
Massey Wellington Students Association president Alex Sorensen said that she would be concerned if Nacewa who is also an Association Executive was unable to finish his health science degree.
Stuff.Co reports Sorensen as saying that Nacewa had been a role model for fellow Pacific students in his three years at the University and was a standout.
Sorensen said extramural services and text books have been made available so that Nacewa could complete his exams in Fiji.
Other people denied visas by the government sanctions include the daughter of Permanent Secretary for Health, Lepani Waqatakirewa and a member of Fiji's under 20 soccer team whose father was in the army.
Friends, Teachers Concerned Over Students Denied Visa
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