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 | |
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2nd Speaker of the Parliament | |
In office 11 February 2019 – 24 December 2022 | |
Prime Minister | Frank Bainimarama |
Preceded by | Jiko Luveni |
Succeeded by | Naiqama Lalabalavu |
4th President of Fiji | |
In office 30 July 2009 – 12 November 2015 Acting: 30 July 2009 – 5 November 2009 | |
Prime Minister | Frank Bainimarama |
Preceded by | Josefa Iloilo |
Succeeded by | George Konrote |
Personal details | |
Born | Suva, Fiji | 5 July 1941
Political party | Independent |
Spouse(s) | Adi Koila Mara |
Children | 2 |
References
change- ↑ Nailatikau sworn in as Fiji's new President. News.xinhuanet.com (2009-11-05). Retrieved on 2012-05-04.