Veronica Somare
Veronica Somare | |
|---|---|
Somare in 2008 | |
| First Lady of Papua New Guinea | |
| In office 17 January 2011 – 4 April 2011 | |
| In office 5 August 2002 – 13 December 2010 | |
| In office 2 August 1982 – 21 November 1985 | |
| In office 16 September 1975 – 11 March 1980 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Veronica Kaiap 1946 (age 78–79) |
| Spouse | |
| Children | Betha, Sana, Arthur, Michael, and Dulciana |
Veronica Somare (née Kaiap; born 1946), known as Lady Somare, is a former first lady of Papua New Guinea. Her husband, Sir Michael Somare, was the country's first prime minister and is known as the "father of the nation." Veronica Somare has been honoured for her own role in the establishment of Papua New Guinea and her position as the country's inaugural first lady.