Fifty-eight civil servants were today recognized for their service to the country by President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere.
The 58 recipients include Pita Wise, Yogesh Jitendra Karan, Salaseini Daunabuna, Shiri Goundar, Isoa Talemaibua, Susan Kiran, Samuela Moce, Timoci Bure, Kelera Dilakawa Kolivuso, Ana Vautua Waqanisau, Emi Bainimarama, Uraia Rainima, Vitale Varo, Alumita Lagicere, Jacqueline Helena Low, Ajesh Atish Prasad, Yabaki Gade, Alipate Naulivou, Seremaia Seru Tokaduadua, Atin Vikash Chand, Alfred Anthony, Aliti Joana, Marily Lagi, Atonio Ravai, Laisa Bolalevu, Josefa Tuima, Luke Ravusoni, Senitiki Ravuso, Rohit Kumar Sharma, Venina Duvuduvukula, Amelia Senileba, Ratish Singh, Elia Sevutisa, Tomasi Vakatawa Volau, Rosalina Salawaqa Cavu, Meline Mua Teleca, Sharmila Devi, Raimaoe George Katonivualiku, Jean Fong, Inise Rokotina Bale, Om Prakash, Ilisoni Uganidavui, Tara Mati Naresh, Raijieli Tawakevou, Litia Kaitabu, Mereilisoni Letevou, Anaseini Raderua, Wakanisi Waidamu Waqanibete, Karalo Sila, Frances Buadromo, Leba Coroi Laliqavoka, Pravin Goundar, Sakimi Saverio, Sosiceni Manulevu, Rafaele Balewai, and Emosi Saumaka.
While officiating at the investiture ceremony, Ratu Wiliame says the government remains steadfast in its commitment to fostering an environment conducive to the holistic development of our people, and it can do it more so with its dedication.
He says the first investiture for the Civil Service Medal award was held 29 years ago, and since then, there has been a sporadic number of awards given in this award category throughout the years to date.
He adds that he sincerely expects this trend to gradually change in the subsequent years.
Ratu Wiliame says all members of the Civil Service across the nation, who may not have qualified for the Civil Service Medal award for any number of reasons, they value themselves as an individual and contributors to nation-building.
He adds they equally value their service, however large or small.
A total of 112 nominations were approved for recommendation into the order and another ceremony will be held at the State House tomorrow.
