Baron Waqa
Baron Waqa | |
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Baron Waqa in 2024 | |
| Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum | |
| Assumed office 3 June 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Henry Puna |
| President of Nauru | |
| In office 11 June 2013 – 27 August 2019 | |
| Deputy | David Adeang |
| Preceded by | Sprent Dabwido |
| Succeeded by | Lionel Aingimea |
| Minister of Education | |
| In office 22 June 2004 – 17 December 2007 | |
| President | Ludwig Scotty |
| Preceded by | Marcus Stephen |
| Succeeded by | Roland Kun |
| In office 29 May 2003 – 8 August 2003 | |
| President | Ludwig Scotty |
| Preceded by | Remy Namaduk |
| Succeeded by | Marcus Stephen |
| Member of the Nauruan Parliament for Boe | |
| In office 3 May 2003 – 27 August 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Ross Cain |
| Succeeded by | Martin Hunt |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Baron Divavesi Waqa 31 December 1959 Boe, Nauru |
| Political party | Independent |
| Spouse | Louisa Waqa |
Baron Divavesi Waqa (/bæˈrɒn dɪvəveɪˈsiː wɑːˈkɑː/; born 31 December 1959) is a Nauruan politician who currently serves as the secretary-general of the Pacific Islands Forum. He was the President of Nauru from 11 June 2013 until 27 August 2019. He previously served as Minister of Education from 2004 to 2007.