Valdon Dowiyogo
| The Honourable Valdon Dowiyogo MP | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Nauruan Parliament for Ubenide | |
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Assumed office 2004 | |
| Preceded by | Derog Gioura |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
31 August 1968 Nauru |
| Nationality |
 Nauruan |
| Religion | Christianity |
Valdon Kape Dowiyogo (born August 31, 1968) is a political figure and cabinet minister from the Pacific nation of the Republic of Nauru.
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 stood for the Parliament of Nauru for the constituency of Ubenide and was duly elected.
Speaker of the Parliament of Nauru
In 2005 he was appointed Speaker of the Parliament of Nauru.[1] The occasion of his appointment was the death in office of the previous Speaker, Vassal Gadoengin.
Member of the Cabient
In 2013 Dowiyogo was appointed by President Baron Waqa to be a member of his Cabinet. Dowiyogo currently holds the portfolios of Health, Transport, Sports, and Fisheries.
In December 2015 he was charged with manslaughter and dangerous driving after hitting and killing a motorcyclist with his car, and critically injuring another.[2]
See also
References
- ↑ "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