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NEW RESIDENT REPRESENTATVE OF THE JAPAN INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION AGENCY (JICA) PAYS COURTESY CALL TO PERMANENT SECRETARY FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS
22/12/2023Published On: 21/12/2023
Fiji’s Roving Ambassador to the Pacific Island Countries and Territories and Agencies of the Council of Regional Organisations in the Pacific, His Excellency, Mr. William Toganivalu, was ceremoniously sworn in at the State House today.
In the presence of His Excellency, President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere, esteemed government officials, and family members, Mr. Toganivalu took the affirmation of allegiance and affirmation for due execution of office.
Prior to assuming his diplomatic role, Mr. Toganivalu held the position of Adviser to the Country Director at GIZ Risk Management, overseeing the Philippines and the Pacific. His responsibilities included guiding Project Directors and GIZ personnel on risk mitigation and security measures. Mr Toganivalu has extensive experience as a regional security and risk management advisor. Additionally, Mr. Toganivalu served as a senior non-commissioned officer in the British Army, gaining valuable experience in diverse countries and cultures. His service record includes deployments in Bessbrook, Northern Ireland; Basrah, Iraq; Lohatla, South Africa; Lash Kaghar, Afghanistan (2006); and Babaji, Afghanistan.
Mr. Toganivalu is a graduate of the University of the South Pacific, holding a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Management.
Currently, he is pursuing a Postgraduate Certificate in Security and Risk Management from the University of Leicester in the United Kingdom.
In the presence of His Excellency, President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere, esteemed government officials, and family members, Mr. Toganivalu took the affirmation of allegiance and affirmation for due execution of office.
Prior to assuming his diplomatic role, Mr. Toganivalu held the position of Adviser to the Country Director at GIZ Risk Management, overseeing the Philippines and the Pacific. His responsibilities included guiding Project Directors and GIZ personnel on risk mitigation and security measures. Mr Toganivalu has extensive experience as a regional security and risk management advisor. Additionally, Mr. Toganivalu served as a senior non-commissioned officer in the British Army, gaining valuable experience in diverse countries and cultures. His service record includes deployments in Bessbrook, Northern Ireland; Basrah, Iraq; Lohatla, South Africa; Lash Kaghar, Afghanistan (2006); and Babaji, Afghanistan.
Mr. Toganivalu is a graduate of the University of the South Pacific, holding a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Management.
Currently, he is pursuing a Postgraduate Certificate in Security and Risk Management from the University of Leicester in the United Kingdom.
