By SITERI TALEITAKI
The head of the Delegation of the European Union for the Pacific Andrew Jacobs and his delegations were in the north yesterday to visit European Union (EU) funded projects.
This was his first visit to the north since he took up his position.
Speaking at the Foundation of Rural Integrated Enterprises “N” Development ‘GROW’ Conference Mr Jacobs said European Union is proud to assist the farmers in their small projects.
These ares such as bee keeping and producing local products FRIEND Fiji style which is made locally.
“I commend FRIEND Fiji for the good achievement so far, despite the advice weather condition with the flood and cyclone FRIEND has managed to keep the target and timelines of the GROWTH Programmes.”
He said that the EU programme will further provide access to basic infrastructure services through 50 community projects.
“These projects are water supply and sanitation, education facilities, rural transport or rural electrification.”
In his visit to the Tabia Kindergarten School, Mr Jacobs reassured the teachers that they are happy to fund the school through Labasa Cane Producers Association after the relocation of the school from the village community hall to the current site.
He informed the students to study hard and enjoy the facilities.
Left: Mohammad Habbib with a colleague and European Union Head of Delegation, Jacob Andrews. Photo: SITERI TALEITAKI