Epeli Ganilau

Ratu Epeli Ganilau (born 10 October 1951) is a Fijian soldier and statesman, who currently heads the National Alliance Party of Fiji. His career has previously encompassed such roles as Commander of the Fiji Military Forces and Chairman of the Bose Levu Vakaturaga (Great Council of Chiefs).

Military career

After enlisting with the Royal Fiji Military Forces in June 1972, he was promoted to the rank of captain and participated in several peacekeeping missions to the Middle East. In March 1990, Ganilau resigned his rank of Brigadier General to take up the post of Brigadier, Doctrine, and Policy. In July 1991 he was appointed Commander of the Military, succeeding Sitiveni Rabuka. He held this office for eight years, retiring in 1999 to pursue a new career in politics.

Related Topics:
Royal Fiji Military Forces - 1972 - Captain - Peacekeeping - Middle East - 1990 - Brigadier General - 1991 - Sitiveni Rabuka - 1999 - Politics

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