A statement by the Office of the Press Secretariat said Cabinet made the decision on Wednesday.
During the selection process, nine candidates were interviewed for the position.
Tikeri graduated with a Master’s Degree in Business Administration in 2021 from the University of Newcastle, Australia. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Management, Economics and Public Administration from the University of the South Pacific.
Tikeri started his career at the Public Service Commission and worked therein for four years.