The president of Nauru, officially the president of the Republic of Naoero, is elected by Parliament from among its members, and is both the head of state and the head of government of Nauru. Naoero's unicameral Parliament has 19 members, with an electoral term of three years. Political parties only play a minor role in Nauru politics, and there have often been periods of instability in the Presidential office. Shifting allegiances among a small number of individuals can lead to frequent changes in the makeup of the government, including who occupies the office of the president.

Office of the President The Office of the President of Nauru is the executive office that supports the President of Nauru in carrying out the duties of head of state and head of government. It coordinates government administration, cabinet affairs, national policy, official communications, and relations with foreign governments. The office also oversees ceremonial functions, executive decisions, and support staff working directly with the president. It is based at State House in the Denigomodu District. The current president is David Adeang.

Key Officials The Office of the President of Nauru is headed by David Adeang, who serves as President, Chairman of the Cabinet, and head of government of Nauru. The office coordinates executive administration, cabinet operations, national policy, state protocol, and government communications.

Current senior officials and roles include:

David Adeang — President of Nauru, Chairman of the Cabinet

Lionel Aingimea — Vice President, Minister Assisting the President

Gronicia Harris — Senior Personal Assistant to the President

Carrina Hiram — Senior Personal Assistant to the President

Daisy-May Detsiogo — Administrative Officer

List of officeholders

Political parties

Portrait Name Term of office Political party Elected Cabinet(s) Took office Left office Time in office 1 Hammer DeRoburt 17 May 1968 22 December 1976 Independent 1968 DeRoburt I 1973 DeRoburt II 2 Bernard Dowiyogo 22 December 1976 19 April 1978 NP 1976 Dowiyogo I 1977 Dowiyogo II 3 Lagumot Harris 19 April 1978 15 May 1978 Independent — Harris I (1) Hammer DeRoburt 15 May 1978 17 September 1986 Independent — DeRoburt III 1980 DeRoburt IV 1983 DeRoburt V 4 Kennan Adeang 17 September 1986 1 October 1986 NP — Adeang I (1) Hammer DeRoburt 1 October 1986 12 December 1986 Independent — DeRoburt VI (4) Kennan Adeang 12 December 1986 22 December 1986 NP — Adeang II (1) Hammer DeRoburt 22 December 1986 17 August 1989 Independent 1986 DeRoburt VII 1987 DeRoburt VII 5 Kenas Aroi 17 August 1989 12 December 1989 Independent — Aroi 6 Bernard Dowiyogo 12 December 1989 22 November 1995 DPN 1989 1992 (3) Lagumot Harris 22 November 1995 11 November 1996 Independent 1995 Harris II (6) Bernard Dowiyogo 11 November 1996 26 November 1996 DPN — (4) Kennan Adeang 26 November 1996 19 December 1996 DPN — Adeang III 7 Ruben Kun 19 December 1996 13 February 1997 Independent — Kun 8 Kinza Clodumar 13 February 1997 18 June 1998 CP 1997 Clodumar (6) Bernard Dowiyogo 18 June 1998 27 April 1999 DPN — 9 René Harris 27 April 1999 20 April 2000 Independent — (6) Bernard Dowiyogo 20 April 2000 30 March 2001 DPN 2000 (9) René Harris 30 March 2001 9 January 2003 Independent — (6) Bernard Dowiyogo 9 January 2003 17 January 2003 DPN — (9) René Harris 17 January 2003 18 January 2003 Independent — (6) Bernard Dowiyogo 18 January 2003 9 March 2003 DPN — 10 Derog Gioura 10 March 2003 29 May 2003 Independent — 11 Ludwig Scotty 29 May 2003 8 August 2003 Independent 2003 (9) René Harris 8 August 2003 22 June 2004 Independent — (11) Ludwig Scotty 22 June 2004 19 December 2007 Independent 2004 12 Marcus Stephen 19 December 2007 10 November 2011 Independent 2007 2008 2010 2010 13 Freddie Pitcher 10 November 2011 15 November 2011 Independent — Kun 14 Sprent Dabwido 15 November 2011 11 June 2013 Independent — Dabwido 15 Baron Waqa 11 June 2013 27 August 2019 Independent 2013 Waqa I 2016 Waqa I 16 Lionel Aingimea 27 August 2019 29 September 2022 Independent 2019 Aingimea 17 Russ Kun 29 September 2022 30 October 2023 Independent 2022 Kun 18 David Adeang 30 October 2023 Incumbent Independent 2023 Adeang I 2025 Adeang II

Timeline

Vice President The Vice President of Nauru is the second-highest government official and assists the president in running the country. The vice president may act on behalf of the president when necessary and helps oversee government administration. The position became more significant after recent constitutional reforms. The current vice president is Lionel Aingimea.

Latest election

See also List of colonial governors of Nauru

References