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Lionel Aingimea

Nauruan politician, president from 2019

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Lionel Rouwen Aingimea is a Nauruan lawyer and politician who is serving as the first Vice President of Nauru since 16 April 2026 as well as the current Minister Assisting the President of Nauru. He served as President of Nauru from 2019 to 2022. He formally served as Deputy Speaker of the Parliament of Nauru.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Meneng District wd
Citizenship
Nauru wd
Occupation
human rights defender, lawyer wd
Political party
independent politician wd

Positions held wd

  • Vice President of Nauru (since 16 April 2026 · BS 3 Baisakh 2083 onwards)
  • Minister Assisting the President of Nauru (since 30 October 2023 · BS 13 Kartik 2080 onwards)
  • President of Nauru (27 August 2019 – 28 September 2022)
  • Member of the Parliament of Nauru (since August 2019)

Questions

When was Lionel Aingimea born?
Lionel Aingimea was born on 2 September 1965 in Meneng District.
What positions has Lionel Aingimea held?
Positions held by Lionel Aingimea include: Vice President of Nauru (since 16 April 2026); Minister Assisting the President of Nauru (since 30 October 2023); President of Nauru (2019–2022); Member of the Parliament of Nauru (since August 2019).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Lionel Aingimea · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q66765492 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Lionel Aingimea.jpg by 總統府 (CC BY 2.0)

Last updated · facts checked 10 November 2026

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