Valdon Dowiyogo
Nauruan politician From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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]
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Valdon Dowiyogo | |
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.jpg) Dowiyogo in 2007 | |
| Member of the Nauruan Parliament for Ubenide | |
| In office 2003 – 8 December 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Derog Gioura |
| Succeeded by | Gabrissa Hartman |
| Speaker of the Parliament of Nauru | |
| In office 27 December 2004 – December 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Vassal Gadoengin |
| Succeeded by | Riddell Akua |
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| Born | Valdon Kape Dowiyogo 31 August 1968 Nauru |
| Died | 8 December 2016 (aged 48) Russia |
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Family and political background
His father, Bernard Dowiyogo, served as President of Nauru on seven occasions between 1976 and 2003. His brother, Jesaulenko Dowiyogo, is also pursuing a political career.
Valdon Dowiyogo was elected to the Parliament of Nauru for the constituency of Ubenide.
Speaker of the Parliament of Nauru
On 27 December 2004 he was elected Speaker of the Parliament of Nauru after the death in office of his predecessor, Vassal Gadoengin.[2] 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]
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