# Wellington Dias

_Brazilian politician_

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Last updated: 2026-11-05

> José Wellington Barroso de Araújo Dias, known as Wellington Dias, is a Brazilian politician, Governor of Piauí, and a former federal Senator representing Piauí. He is a member of the Workers' Party.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 5 March 1962 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7981381#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Oeiras ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7981381#P19))
- **Citizenship:** Brazil ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7981381#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7981381#P106))
- **Political party:** Workers' Party (since 30 January 1989); Workers' Party ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7981381#P102))
- **Education:** Universidade Federal do Piauí ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7981381#P69))
- **Positions held:** Minister of Social Development of Brazil (since 1 January 2023 · BS 17 Poush 2079 onwards); governor of Piauí (1 January 2015 – 31 March 2022); member of the Senate of Brazil (1 February 2011 – 1 January 2015); governor of Piauí (1 January 2003 – 1 April 2010); Brazilian federal deputy (1 February 1999 – 29 November 2002); federal deputy of Piauí (1 January 1995 – 1 February 1999); senator ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7981381#P39))
- **X (Twitter):** wdiaspi ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7981381#P2002))
- **Facebook:** wellingtondiaspiaui ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7981381#P2013))

## Questions

**When was Wellington Dias born?**  
Wellington Dias was born on 5 March 1962 in Oeiras.

**What positions has Wellington Dias held?**  
Positions held by Wellington Dias include: Minister of Social Development of Brazil (since 1 January 2023); governor of Piauí (2015–2022); member of the Senate of Brazil (2011–2015); governor of Piauí (2003–2010); Brazilian federal deputy (1999–2002).

**Where did Wellington Dias study?**  
Wellington Dias was educated at Universidade Federal do Piauí.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Wellington Dias](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wellington_Dias_(politician)) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q7981381](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7981381) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Senadores da 57ª Legislatura (52689032501).jpg by Agência Senado from Brasilia, Brazil (CC BY 2.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Senadores_da_57%C2%AA_Legislatura_(52689032501).jpg)

## Licence and attribution

Text from the Wikipedia article Wellington Dias, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page's text is shared under the same licence. Facts from Wikidata (CC0). Image: Senadores da 57ª Legislatura (52689032501).jpg — Agência Senado from Brasilia, Brazil, CC BY 2.0.

## Cite this page

"Wellington Dias". DigiNepal. Last updated 5 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/wellington-dias. Retrieved 7 November 2026.