TLTB EXECUTIVE & SENIOR MANAGERS PAY COURTESY VISIT TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF FIJI

A delegation from the iTaukei Land Trust Board (TLTB), led by Chief Executive Officer Mr. Solomone Nata, paid a courtesy visit on Thursday, 18 December 2025, to the President of the Republic of Fiji, His Excellency Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu, at the State House.

The delegation comprised General Managers Mr. Peni Qalo, Mr. Isoa Tuwai, Mr. Epeli Ravula, and Mr. Cama Raimuria, together with Senior Managers Mr. Salimoni Karusi (Board Secretary), Mr. Mosese Ratubalavu, Mr. Semisi Tuisabeto, Ms. Mere Wong, and Ms. Sereana Tuisabeto.

During the visit, Mr. Nata conveyed the Board’s congratulations to His Excellency on his recent engagements with global leaders, including His Majesty King Charles III of the United Kingdom, His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates.

His Excellency shared reflections on his meetings with these leaders and provided an update on ongoing discussions with Government arising from these international engagements. He also highlighted the strong interest of Fijian communities abroad in investment opportunities back home, particularly their desire for improved access to information on national development initiatives. He also conveyed his strong support for the TLTB management and the initiatives they are implementing in going down to the landowners and assisting them financially.

Mr. Nata also delivered the TLTB Annual Report 2024 and brief His Excellency the President on major achievements such as TLTB adopting full accrual financial system, expanding services to rural areas in Dada – Namosi, Vunidawa – Naitasiri, Levuka – Ovalau, aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and service outreach.

“The TLTB continues to strengthen its asset base and improve services to landowners. He also reaffirmed the Board’s commitment to landowner wellbeing through the Taukei Wealth Fund, which now stands at approximately $25 million, providing financial support to landowners who face barriers in accessing the formal financial system.

“Many of our landowners still face challenges in accessing formal financial services. The Wealth Fund remains a critical support mechanism to ensure to better wellbeing and resilience in converting resources to asset that generale revenue,” Mr. Nata added.

His Excellency welcomed the TLTB Executive Management and Senior Managers and expressed his appreciation for their visit. He noted that TLTB’s year-end courtesy visit to the President before Christmas is a long standing tradition, and he commended the current Executive Leadership for upholding and continuing this meaningful practice.

The President extended his warm Christmas greetings to the TLTB delegation and wished the Board and their families continued prosperity in the coming year.