Faiyaz Koya
فیاض کویا
16 April 2020 – 24 December 2022
24 September 2014 – 6 October 2014
(1962-03-07) 7 March 1962 (age 62)
Lautoka, Fiji
- Sidiq Koya (father)
Faiyaz Siddiq Koya is a Fijian politician and Member of the Parliament of Fiji. He served as Minister for Industry, Trade, Tourism, Lands & Mineral Resources from 2014 to 2018. In March 2020, Koya was awarded a Parliamentary seat. In April 2020, after Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama announced a cabinet reshuffle, Faiyaz Koya was appointed the portfolio of Minister for Commerce, Trade, Tourism and Transport.[1]
Koya is the son of former National Federation Party leader Sidiq Koya.[2] He is a lawyer and a former board member of Tourism Fiji, the Fiji Legal Aid Commission and the Fiji Hotel Licensing Board.[2]
In the 2014 election Koya received 895 votes, the 81st highest total amongst all candidates and the 31st highest number of votes among FijiFirst candidates. As his party performed well enough to be eligible for 32 seats, his 895 votes were sufficient to be elected into parliament [3] He served a twelve-day stint as Attorney-General of Fiji (24 September — 6 October 2014).[2][4] In March 2020, Koya was awarded a parliamentary seat. In April 2020, Koya became Minister for Commerce, Trade, Tourism and Transport. In December 2023, Koya was appointed General Secretary of FijiFirst.
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Preceded by | Attorney-General of Fiji 2014 | Succeeded by |
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Preceded by | Member of Parliament 2014-2018 | Succeeded by |
References
- ^ Nand, Edwin. "Koya takes new portfolio in cabinet reshuffle". Fiji Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 21 September 2020.
- ^ a b c "Faiyaz Koya is Fiji's new Attorney General". FijiOne. 24 September 2014. Retrieved 29 September 2014.
- ^ "2014 Election Results". Fiji Elections Office. Archived from the original on 21 September 2014. Retrieved 29 September 2014.
- ^ "Fiji former AG resumes role". Radio New Zealand International. Radio New Zealand. 6 October 2014. Retrieved 2 September 2015.
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