Fiamē Naomi Mataʻafa
Samoan politician, 7th Prime Minister
Born
April 29th, 1957
68 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Samoa
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Served as the 7th Prime Minister of Samoa, taking office in 2021. Became the first woman to hold this position in the country's history. Held various governmental roles throughout a lengthy political career, including Minister of Education, Sports and Culture. Contributed to significant policy reforms in education and women's rights.
Became the first female Prime Minister of Samoa
Served as Minister of Education, Sports and Culture
Implemented educational reforms in Samoa
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