Valdon Dowiyogo
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Valdon Dowiyogo MP | |
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Member of the Nauruan Parliament for Ubenide | |
In office 2003 – 8 December 2016 | |
Preceded by | Derog Gioura |
Succeeded by | Vacant |
Personal details | |
Born | Valdon Kape Dowiyogo 31 August 1968 Nauru |
Died | 8 December 2016 Russia | (aged 48)
Nationality | Nauruan |
Valdon Kape Dowiyogo (31 August 1968 – 8 December 2016) was a political figure and cabinet minister from the Pacific nation of the Republic of Nauru.[1]
Family and political background[]
His father, Bernard Dowiyogo, served as President of Nauru on seven occasions between 1976 and 2003. His brother, , is also pursuing a political career.
Valdon Dowiyogo stood for the Parliament of Nauru for the constituency of Ubenide and was duly elected.
Speaker of the Parliament of Nauru[]
On 27 December 2004 he was elected Speaker of the Parliament of Nauru.[2] The occasion of his appointment was the death in office of the previous Speaker, Vassal Gadoengin. He served until December 2007.
Member of the Cabinet[]
In 2013 Dowiyogo was appointed by President Baron Waqa to be a member of his Cabinet. Dowiyogo held the portfolios of Health, Transport, Sports, and Fisheries.[3] Dowiyogo died on 8 December 2016 in Russia.[4] He had been in declining health prior to his death.[5]
See also[]
- Politics of Nauru
- Political families of the world#Nauru
- Christine Dowiyogo
References[]
- ^ "Hon Valdon Dowiyogo MP - Member for Ubenide - The Government of the Republic of Nauru". Retrieved 9 December 2016.
- ^ "Nauru elects a new Speaker". Radio New Zealand International. January 7, 2005. Retrieved November 26, 2011.
- ^ "Nauru health minister charged with manslaughter", Radio New Zealand, 22 December 2015
- ^ Forum Fisheries nations express condolences on passing of Nauru Fisheries Minister Valdon Dowiyogo
- ^ "Nauru Cabinet Minister dies in Russia". 9 December 2016. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
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