Osea Naiqamu resigns as Minister for Forestry but will remain as a MP

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Osea Naiqamu resigns as Minister for Forestry but will remain as a MP

By Naveel Krishant

01/06/2021

Minister for Forestry Osea Naiqamu - [Photo: Fijian Government]

Minister for Forestry Osea Naiqamu has resigned from his position effective from today.

In a statement, the Fijian Government says Naiqamu has taken this decision to focus on his health, for which he recently sought treatment, while continuing to contribute to the nation as a Member of Parliament.

Naiqamu has served as a member of Cabinet from 2014 as the Minister for Fisheries and Forests, and as the Minister for Forestry in 2016.

In 2018, he was appointed again as the Minister for Forestry following his re-election to Parliament.

Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama will oversee the functions of the Ministry of Forestry until further notice.

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