Valdon Dowiyogo
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The Honourable Valdon Dowiyogo MP |
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| Member of the Nauruan Parliament for Ubenide |
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In office 2004 – 8 December 2016 |
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| Preceded by | Derog Gioura |
| Succeeded by | Vacant |
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Valdon Kape Dowiyogo 31 August 1968 Nauru |
| Died | 8 December 2016 (aged 48) Russia |
| Nationality | Nauruan |
| Religion | Christianity |
Valdon Kape Dowiyogo (31 August 1968 – 8 December 2016) was a political figure and cabinet minister from the Pacific nation of the Republic of Nauru.
His father, Bernard Dowiyogo, served as President of Nauru on seven occasions between 1976 and 2003. His brother, Jesaulenko Dowiyogo, is also pursuing a political career.
Valdon Dowiyogo stood for the Parliament of Nauru for the constituency of Ubenide and was duly elected.
In 2005 he was appointed Speaker of the Parliament of Nauru. The occasion of his appointment was the death in office of the previous Speaker, Vassal Gadoengin.
In 2013 Dowiyogo was appointed by President Baron Waqa to be a member of his Cabinet. Dowiyogo held the portfolios of Health, Transport, Sports, and Fisheries.
Dowiyogo died on 8 December 2016 in Russia. He had been in declining health prior to his death.
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