“As young leaders, we must be empowered by the knowledge that government and public officials serve the people — not themselves or a select few.”
These were the sentiments of Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC) Acting Deputy Commissioner Lisiate Fotofili as he officially opened the 2025 Young Leaders Seminar – Western Division, at Xavier College in Ba this morning.
Addressing Head Boys and Head Girls from 20 selected schools across the Western Division, A/DC Fotofili emphasized that corruption occurs when someone abuses their public position for private gain.
Highlighting this year’s theme, “Empowering Young Leaders through Digital Literacy for Anti-Corruption,” A/DC Fotofili explained that the focus is on equipping students with the foundational skills to use, understand and communicate through digital technology — which today is increasingly connected online.
“With advancements in technology, we’re seeing corruption-related offenses committed through digital platforms,” he said.
“That’s why we must adapt. At FICAC, we have some of the best-trained digital forensics professionals in the country — capable of retrieving information from phones or computers, even if it has been deleted or encrypted.”
The Young Leaders Seminar aligns with one of FICAC’s core missions: to nurture a culture of resistance to unethical behaviour and corruption by empowering the next generation of leaders.