Interim Education Minister Netani Sukanaivalu.

The Education Ministry is now in the process of implementing a compulsory policy to ensure that all schools in the country have classes in religion

Interim Education Minister Netani Sukanaivalu said the Education Act provides for religion classes in schools, but those students and teachers who do not want to participate can be excused.

Sukanaivalu said he is now speaking to all the Christian, Muslim and Hindu leaders to ensure that they make their people available for the classes, which are expected to strengthen morals values of the students.

Sukanaivalu also said the teachings and correct interpretation of  religious books is necessary as religion is sometimes used by certain leaders and politicians for their own personal agenda.

Fijian Teachers Association General Secretary Maika Namudu

Meanwhile, Fijian Teachers Association General Secretary said the Interim Minister for Education should stop trying to make changes to the education system.