Pacific Polytech Ltd is set to benefit from a $7 million government grant aimed at strengthening skills training and expanding technical education opportunities in Fiji.
The $7 million grant was approved in the 2025–2026 National Budget to support Pacific Polytech’s training programmes and improve facilities for students pursuing technical and vocational education.
The funding was put on hold pending legal advice that was being sought by FHEC on the registration of the institution.
The funding grant signing ceremony was held on Friday at the Higher Education Commission Fiji (HECF), witnessed by Minister for Education Aseri Radrodro.
Higher Education Commission Fiji chair Rokobua Naiyaga reminded institutions receiving government support that they must manage public funds responsibly.
“As stewards of public resources, you carry the responsibility to manage these funds prudently to enhance student services, maintain industry-standard facilities, and deliver training programmes that respond to the evolving needs of the Fijian economy,” Ms Naiyaga said.
She added that the commission remained committed to strengthening quality assurance across the tertiary education sector.
“We do not simply want institutions to exist; we want them to grow, innovate, and compete at both national and regional levels,” she said.
