Prime Minister, Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama has told the delegates of the Kadavu Provincial Council that the iTaukei people cannot be leading all the time.
During a talanoa session after the opening of the Kadavu Provincial Council at Suva's Studio 6, one of the delegates asked the Prime Minister why he has brought in people from other races to take up various leadership positions in the government.
Commodore Bainimarama stressed that iTaukei people should change their mindset on how they see things and if they cannot cope with their work, people can be brought in from other countries.
The Prime Minister said he always wants the best person to take up the positions to serve the people well and if they are not performing, he can remove them from their post.
He added that race does not matter as he needs people with the right skill sets to take up the positions for the benefit of people of the country.
Commodore Bainimarama has reminded parents to put more focus on their children's education which is a good investment for their future.
He has told the delegates that the province should be firm and expect the general elections to go ahead next year as promised by the government.
The Prime Minister said the new constitution will benefit the people of Kadavu, their children and the generations to come.
He added that one of the most important points in the new constitution is the protection of itaukei, Rotuman and Banaban land.
He challenged the people to focus more on nation building.
The Kadavu Provincial Council meeting continues in Suva.
It is chaired by former Magistrate, Aminiasi Katonivualiku and will end this Thursday.
Story by: Rusiate Baleilevuka
