BY JOHN HOUANIHAU
The Lavukal House of Chiefs recently celebrated the enthronement of eight new chiefs during the Chiefs Day event at Louna, Russell Islands, on Saturday, October 19th.
The theme for the 2024 Lavukal Chiefs Day was “Empowering and Enhancing Our Lavukal People.” This occasion served as a formal ceremony for the enthronement and dethronement of chiefs within the Lavukal House of Chiefs.
During the official event, the newly enthroned chiefs took their Oath of Allegiance in the presence of Susan Kabau from the A.S. Willy Law Office. Before the oath-taking, a Mass was conducted to bless the newly appointed chiefs.
The newly enthroned chiefs represent the four primary tribes of the Russell Islands and include Mark Apa, Chief of the Olukita clan; Gregory Riahi, Chief of the Salitavea clan; Ismael Larry, Village Chief of Loside; Robert Vuka, Chief of the Mohu clan; John Waika, also Chief of the Mohu clan; Riccy Apa, Chief of the Ovulita clan; and Venasio Sakotoga, Chief of Avio.
This transition aims to empower younger individuals to take on leadership roles within their respective tribes and clans.
The Lavukal Chiefs Day 2024 celebrations concluded successfully with feasting and entertainment on Saturday, October 19th, in Louna village, Russell Islands.
