From the beginning, the President had to manage the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, as well as an epidemic of Dengue Fever,[8] the introduction of new currency to the islands,[9] and strike action from Force Ouvrière (FO) and Syndicat Autonome des Cadres et Employés (SACE) workers.
[12] On December 4, Nivaleta Iloai's Union socialiste pour Wallis-et-Futuna party oversaw the expansion of the national budget to 3.865 billion Pacific francs, an increase of 282 million.
Here the President met King Keleta'ona and his chieftaincies, Safeitoga and Manafa, in Fiua, with the members then witnessing a kava ceremony performed for the occasion.
In Fale, Nivaleta Iloai met King Tui'agaifo and his chiefdom, exchanging pleasantries and welcoming the development of the kingdom and wider islands.
[14][15] During the meeting, Nivaleta Iloai and Thierry Santa jointly explained the need for their territories to be "Covid Free" and to be vaccinated en masse.
They expressed the concern to improve communication towards the public, trying to better explain social media misinformation as well as the surprise suspension of the AstraZeneca vaccine.
The meeting ended with the signing of a letter of intent between the Territory and the South Province for increased cooperation between the islands, with an importance on the exchange of youth institutions.
[17][18][19][20] In preparation and during President Macron's visit to France's Pacific territories, Nivaleta Iloai engaged in many international and regional events and meetings.
There was also talk to make financial efforts to improve "connectivity" in the Pacific region with the aim of strengthening the "integration" of its overseas territories.