Prominent Persons
Nadroga has produced some of modern Fiji's most recognized names, where they have endeavored in the fields of government, science, religion and sports. The famous sons and daughters of Nadroga include Dr Apisalome Naqasima Headboy QVS 1943, Dr Milika Naqasima (PHD Holder), Dr Uraia Naqasima, Peni Naqasima Snr HEADBOY QVS 1946 and 1947(former Minister in the Alliance government), Dr Akuila Naqasima, Savenaca Narube (former reserve bank governor), Dr Kurusaqila (former speaker of parliament), Ratu Osea Gavidi (former MP), Viliame Gavoka (former head of Fiji Rugby and Tourism Fiji), Aiyaz Saiyad Khaiyum (current Attorney General), Noa Nadruku, Apimeleki Qiliho (Anglican Episcopal Bishop of Vanua Levu and Taveuni), Adi Kuini Speed (former MP and wife of former PM Timoci Bavadra, Rajesh Chandra, Tupou Draunidalo, Gabriel Sharma (Anglican Episcopal Bishop of Western Viti Levu), Vula Maimuri Ratuva, Iliesa Ratuva, Aca Gavidi Ratuva, Luke Erenavula, Lote Tuqiri, Akuila Uate, Napolioni Nalaga, Eminoni Batimala, Aisea Tuilevu, Aminiasi Natuiyaga, Aisea Batibasaga, Isimeli Batibasaga, Isei Nasiganiyavi, Isa Nacewa, Leveni Vatureba, Peceli Kina, Dale Tonawai, Mitieli Nacagilevu, Peniasi Damu, Isoa Damudamu, Orisi Basiyalo, Pita Naruma, Mosese Volavola, Isikeli Basiyalo, Joeli Lutumailagi, Lekh Ram Vaiyeshnoi (former MP and Minister of Youth and Sports)Iliesa Delana and Paula Karatu amongst others.
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