AMIT RAJ
IT was an unanimous decision by the Fiji Rugby Union board to appoint Keni Dakuidreketi as the new chief executive, says chairman Bill Gavoka.
Dakuidreketi was given the nod following a board meeting on Wednesday night.
"We have less than two years to the world cup and really the concern is to make sure FRU affairs are in a steady set of hands," Gavoka said.
"Keni has been acting in that capacity for the whole of 2009 and he's the best set of hands to take us forward."
Gavoka agrees with Army Commander Frank Bainimarama that the FRU board is incomplete without a nominee from the government.
He said he would pursue the issue further in the New Year.
"Primarily there should be nine board members and one of it is the government's nominee," Gavoka said.
"But for the last two-three years, we haven't had any representative from the government.
"I'm trying to look into that and ensure a nomine comes in. When dealing with the government, FRU normally goes through Ministry of Sports.
"I'd welcome a ninth board member because we need six to have a quorum.
"I need nine as it will offer me a greater sense of comfort because board members travel a lot and are not always available for meetings," he said.
"It's not a deliberate decision on our part to keep the Prime Minister's nominee out."
Regarding Dakuidreketi's pending court cases over charges relating to alleged abuse of office and fraud, Gavoka said the FRU board was 'pretty firm' on its stand on the issue.
"Let's work within the framework of the law. The system does enable someone to continue to attend to his duties while still being engaged with FICAC," he said
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