“He always looked out for the people.”
These were the words of Bau chief Ratu Tu’uakitau Cokanauto while delivering his eulogy on behalf of the Kubuna confederacy during the funeral service of the late Na Ka Levu Ratu Sakiusa Makutu.
Ratu Cokanauto said Ratu Sakiusa respected people of all races and he carried out his duties diligently and whole heartedly
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Ratu Cokanauto added the late chief served the Vanua of Nakuruvarua well and he was a humble servant.
Ratu Cokanauto also hopes the next Na Ka Levu will follow the footsteps of Ratu Sakiusa.
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The late chief will be laid to rest in his chiefly burial ground in Cuvu village.
He passed away last Sunday, aged 66 and he is survived by his wife Torika Lutu, five children and seven grandchildren.
About 500 people are currently in Cuvu to pay their final respects to the Late Na Ka Levu which includes the President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau and Rewa chief Ro Temumu Kepa.
Meanwhile, the Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama presented Government’s i-reguregu this morning.
The Prime Minister was accompanied by Minister for Transport and Public Utilities, Timoci Natuva, Minister for Labour, Industrial Relations and Employment, Jone Usamate, Divisional Commissioner Western, Commander Joeli Cawaki and other senior Government officials.
In presenting the i reguregu, the Prime Minister said the Government is also mourning the loss of a high chief and a valued contributor to the affairs of the nation.
Story by: Akuila Cama & Aliki Bia
