Press Release

FICAC Advocates for Vulnerable Elderly Persons

Posted by Media Team 21 May 2026

Chief Education and Anti-Corruption Officer, Mr Amit Sami, represented the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC) on 21 May 2026 at the Validation Workshop session in Nasese, Suva, to develop the draft National Ageing Policy 2026–2035.

The workshop forms part of the review and update of Fiji’s National Ageing Policy 2011–2015 and was organised by the National Council for Older Persons in collaboration with the Ministry of Women, Children and Social Protection.

The process includes a series of validation workshops in Suva this week to engage key stakeholders on thematic priority areas in the draft policy.

During the workshop, Mr Sami highlighted the rising trends of corruption affecting older persons in Fiji, including issues relating to pension administration, access to social welfare services, land lease arrangements, inheritance and property manipulation, as well as the abuse of authority involving vulnerable older persons.

Mr Sami also emphasised the importance of ensuring that awareness and reporting mechanisms for older persons are simple and accessible.

He further noted the growing incidence of digital fraud and scams targeting elderly persons, which require coordinated public education and awareness initiatives.

Mr Sami added that FICAC remains committed to supporting measures that promote accountability and transparency and protect vulnerable older persons, in line with the Commission’s statutory mandate.