RFMF Commander Brigadier General Mosese Tikoitoga has resigned to pursue a career in the Foreign Service.

On the recommendation of the Prime Minister as the Chairman of the Constitutional Officers Commission – the President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau has appointed Captain Viliame Naupoto as Acting Commander with immediate effect.

Captain Naupoto has been promoted to the rank of Commodore.

He will remain as Acting Commander until a substantive appointment to the position is made.

FBC News understands, Tikoitoga met with senior military officers today.

He is taking up a diplomatic posting.