Nello Musumeci

Italian politician and Sicilian president

Nello Musumeci - Italian politician and Sicilian president
Born

January 21st, 1955
70 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Italy

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Served as the President of Sicily from 2017 to 2022. Engaged in local and regional politics throughout a lengthy career. Elected as a member of the Sicilian Regional Assembly and held the role of the Minister of Land and Environment in the Sicilian government. Focused on issues related to regional development and governance.

Presidency of Sicily from 2017 to 2022

Minister of Land and Environment in Sicily

Member of Sicilian Regional Assembly

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