Wawani Dowiyogo Explained

Wawani Joe-Grant Dowiyogo (born 17 May 1989) is a Nauruan politician.^[1]

Career

In January 2009, Dowiyogo was appointed as project officer in the Department of Tourism.^[2] He resigned on 13 October 2009.^[3]

In the 2019 Nauruan parliamentary election, Dowiyogo was elected to represent the Ubenide Constituency. He was elected alongside David Adeang, Russ Kun, and Reagan Aliklik.^[4] On 29 August, President Lionel Aingimea appointed Dowiyogo as Minister for Fisheries and the Nauru Utilities Corporation.^[5] He was re-elected in the 2022 election.^[6] He was re-appointed to his previous cabinet positions.^[7]

Dowiyogo is of the Iruwa tribe.^[1]

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Solomon. Camilla. 28 January 2009. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT ON PROBATION. Republic of Nauru Government Gazette . 10. 2.
Solomon. Camilla. 14 October 2009. SECTION 53 (1) – RESIGNATION. Republic of Nauru Government Gazette . 105. 3.
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All new Cabinet named by Nauru President Aingimea . Loop Nauru. 29 August 2019. 11 May 2023.
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