President Adeang with his Cabinet ministers who will lead Nauru's government priorities for the next three years. Photo: Facebook / The Government of the Republic of Nauru
President David Adeang, 55, has announced the lineup of Cabinet ministers who will lead Nauru's government priorities for the next three years.
Adeang was re-elected as president unopposed by the 18 elected MPs on 14 October.
He won the Ubenide constituency by securing 837 votes in the 11 October polls, which recorded a 99 percent voter turnout.
"The decision of the people to return us to serve you once again is not only an honour, we consider it a sacred trust. You have given us your confidence, your faith, and your mandate to continue leading our beloved nation," Adeand said at the oath-taking ceremony.
He has appointed former President Lionel Aingimea as the Minister Assisting the President, as well as Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Charmaine Scotty, one of the two female MPs, has been assigned the portfolios of Community and Youth Affairs, and Women and Social Development.
Shadlog Bernicke will oversee Infrastructure Development, Media and Information and Communications Technology.
Reagan Aliklik has been appointed Minister for Transport and Fisheries.
Jessie Jeremiah will be responsible for National Emergency Services, Sports and Sports Development.
Asterio Appi will oversee Education, Vocational Training, and Nauru Air Corporation.
Delvin Thoma completes the eight-member Cabinet as the Minister for Climate Change and National Resilience.
Adeang also retains multiple portfolios, including Finance and Sustainable Development, Health and Medical Services, and the Nauru Seabed Minerals Authority.
