The Tui Vuda, Ratu Josefa Iloilo has called on the chiefs and members of the Ba Provincial Council to hold hands and work together for the development of the province and Fiji.

Ratu Iloilo opened the first day of the Ba Provincial Council at Viseisei yesterday where more than 70 members attended the meeting.

Chairman of the Ba Province, Ratu Meli Saukuru said the members were fortunate to see their Paramount Chief support the chiefs of the Vanua of Ba.