Nikenike Vurobaravu facts for kids
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Nikenike Vurobaravu
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Vurobaravu in 2022
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| 10th President of Vanuatu | |
| Assumed office 23 July 2022 |
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| Prime Minister | Bob Loughman Ishmael Kalsakau Sato Kilman Charlot Salwai Jotham Napat |
| Preceded by | Tallis Obed Moses Seoule Simeon (acting) |
| High Commissioner of Vanuatu to Fiji | |
| In office 12 October 2017 – 23 July 2022 |
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| In office 2014–2015 |
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| Born | 3 December 1951 New Hebrides (now Vanuatu) |
| Political party | Vanua'aku Pati |
| Spouse | Rima Vurobaravu |
| Alma mater | University of the South Pacific (BA) University of Westminster (MA) |
Nikenike Vurobaravu (born December 3, 1951) is an important leader from Vanuatu, a country in the Pacific Ocean. He became the President of Vanuatu on July 23, 2022. Before becoming president, he worked as a diplomat, representing his country in other nations. He is a member of the Vanua'aku Pati political party.
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About Nikenike Vurobaravu
His Early Life and Education
Nikenike Vurobaravu is married to Rima Vurobaravu. He studied at the University of the South Pacific (USP) in Fiji. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1977. Later, he continued his studies in the United Kingdom. In 1993, he received a Master of Arts degree from the University of Westminster. He learned about how countries work together and how to manage diplomatic missions.
Working for His Country
Mr. Vurobaravu held several important jobs for Vanuatu. He helped coordinate a big reform program for the Asian Development Bank. He also worked as an adviser in the Prime Minister's Office from 2008 to 2010.
In February 2014, Mr. Vurobaravu became Vanuatu's first High Commissioner to Fiji. This meant he was Vanuatu's top representative living in Fiji. However, he was called back to Vanuatu in 2015. On October 12, 2017, he was appointed High Commissioner to Fiji again. He officially presented his credentials to Fijian President Jioji Konrote on November 14, 2017.
His Time as President (2022–Present)
How He Became President
In July 2022, Nikenike Vurobaravu was elected as Vanuatu's 12th president. This happened during the eighth round of voting in the 2022 Vanuatuan presidential election. He won with 47 out of 58 votes. The earlier rounds did not have a clear winner. Mr. Vurobaravu worked with other political groups to gain enough support to win the presidency.
Important Decisions as President
On August 18, 2022, President Vurobaravu made a big decision. He dissolved, or ended, the parliament early. This was done at the request of the prime minister, Bob Loughman. The prime minister wanted to avoid a vote that could remove him from power. This decision caused some disagreement among politicians. The opposition leader, Ralph Regenvanu, said they would challenge it in court. Because parliament was dissolved, a special election, called a snap election, was held soon after.
See also
In Spanish: Nikenike Vurobaravu para niños
