The Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation, Mereseini Vuniwaqa made her first visit to Kioa Island in Cakaudrove yesterday.
This was much to the delight of the women and islanders who accorded the Minister a full traditional Tuvaluan welcome.
The women had the opportunity to raise issues and also requested for assistance for certain projects.
The Kioa Women’s Association has a membership of 82 women.
