Acting Commissioner of Corrections Auta Moceisuva has urged officers and staff of the Fiji Corrections Service (FCS) to remain united and focused on their duty to the nation, saying collective commitment is essential as the organisation navigates leadership transition and prepares for reforms ahead.
Speaking at the Final Commissioner’s Parade for 2025 at the Naboro Corrections Complex, Mr Moceisuva said unity, discipline and professionalism will determine how effectively the institution continues to serve the public.
“If we remain united and committed, we will continue to strengthen the institution and better serve our nation,” he said.
Addressing officers for the first time at an end-of-year parade since assuming office earlier this month, the Acting Commissioner acknowledged the leadership change but stressed that the organisation’s mission remains unchanged.
“Your responsibility to this organisation, to the Office of the Commissioner, and to the people of Fiji have not been altered. It is precisely at times of transition that our character is tested,” he said.
He reminded officers that consistency, integrity and professionalism are defining traits of the Fiji Corrections Service, particularly during periods of uncertainty.
Mr Moceisuva reaffirmed the core mandate of the Service — ensuring safe custody of inmates, protecting communities, and supporting rehabilitation and reintegration.
“At the heart of the work we do lies a clear and noble purpose… Our mission is likened to a divine calling to changing lives,” he said.
He said every role within the Service — from custodial officers to administration, medical teams, rehabilitation units and support staff — contributes to achieving that purpose.
The uniform, he added, represents both privilege and responsibility.
“The uniform must be worn with pride to provide diligent service to the nation and bring real change to those who have wronged society.”
Looking ahead to 2026, Mr Moceisuva called on officers to support organisational reform aimed at strengthening systems and aligning operations with international best practice.
He said cultural change requires more than words — it demands policy reviews, awareness programs and continued training so officers understand expectations clearly.
“The Fiji Corrections goal is bigger than an individual’s interest. Through our collective performance, we demonstrate that this organisation is built on service, discipline and professionalism.”
