Epeli Nailatikau
Brigadier General Ratu Epeli Nailatikau, CF, LVO, OBE, MSD, KStJ, (5 July 1941 – 26 March 2026) was 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 | 5 July 1941 Suva, Fiji |
| Died | 26 March 2026 (aged 84) |
| Political party | Independent |
| Spouse(s) | Adi Koila Mara |
| Children | 2 |
Nailatikau died on 26 March 2026 at the age of 84.[2]
Epeli Nailatikau Media
Order of Fiji (General Division)
Meritorious Service Decoration
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UK Royal Victorian Order honorary member ribbon
Order of the British Empire (Civil) Ribbon
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References
- ↑ Nailatikau sworn in as Fiji's new President. News.xinhuanet.com (2009-11-05). Retrieved on 2012-05-04.
- ↑ Former President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau passes away