FNU Council members resign

Fiji National University Council Chancellor and Chair, Tessa Price, and members of the FNU Council, Vishnu Mohan and Lala Sowane, have resigned.

Minister for Education, Aseri Radrodro states that following the resignation of 3 of its members, the new FNU Council members will be appointed as per Section 21 Vacation of Office (2009 Act).

As per the Fiji National University (Amendment) Act 2018, the council members are appointed by the Minister of Education who, in the opinion of the Minister, have adequate qualifications, skills, expertise and knowledge to contribute to the disciplines offered by the University and the general administration and financial management of a tertiary institution.

The FNU Council consists of official members, appointed members, elected members and co-opted members.