Derog Gioura was a Nauruan political figure. He was President of the Republic of Nauru (acting) in 2003.
Occupation
politician
Position held
President of Nauru
Citizenship
Nauru
Born
September 1, 1932
Died
September 25, 2008
Overview
Derog Gioura (1 September 1932 – 25 September 2008) was a Nauruan political figure. He was President of the Republic of Nauru (acting) in 2003.
Political role
Gioura has been fighting many years with Kennan Adeang over a parliamentary seat in the Ubenide constituency, resulting in numerous vacations and by-elections between them two; the fight ended when they were both continually elected since 1980.
Gioura was the Speaker of the Parliament of Nauru from 1987 until November 1992.
