Epeli Nailatikau

President of Fiji

Brigadier General Ratu Epeli Nailatikau, CF, LVO, OBE, MSD, KStJ, (born 5 July 1941) is a Fijian chief and politician. He became the President of Fiji on 5 November 2009.[1] He left office in 2015. In 2019, he became the 2nd Speaker of the Parliament.


Ratu Epeli Nailatikau

2nd Speaker of the Parliament
In office
11 February 2019 – 24 December 2022
Prime MinisterFrank Bainimarama
Preceded byJiko Luveni
Succeeded byNaiqama Lalabalavu
4th President of Fiji
In office
30 July 2009 – 12 November 2015
Acting: 30 July 2009 – 5 November 2009
Prime MinisterFrank Bainimarama
Preceded byJosefa Iloilo
Succeeded byGeorge Konrote
Personal details
Born (1941-07-05) 5 July 1941 (age 82)
Suva, Fiji
Political partyIndependent
Spouse(s)Adi Koila Mara
Children2

References change

  1. Nailatikau sworn in as Fiji's new President. News.xinhuanet.com (2009-11-05). Retrieved on 2012-05-04.