Pokotoa Sipeli
Pokotoa Ikiua Lalotoa Sipeli NDSC is a former Niuean politician and Cabinet Minister who served in the cabinet of Toke Talagi from 2008 to 2020.
Pokotoa Sipeli | |
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| Minister for Infrastructure | |
| In office May 2017 – June 2020 | |
| Prime Minister | Toke Talagi |
| Preceded by | Dalton Tagelagi |
| Succeeded by | Crossley Tatui |
| Minister for Education and Social Services | |
| In office April 2014 – May 2017 | |
| Preceded by | himself |
| Succeeded by | Billy Talagi |
| Minister for Education | |
| In office May 2011 – April 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Togia Sioneholo |
| Succeeded by | himself |
| Minister for Agriculture, Forestry and Fishery | |
| In office June 2008 – April 2014 | |
| Succeeded by | Billy Talagi |
| Member of the Niuean Parliament for Liku | |
| In office 27 February 1993 – 29 April 2023 | |
| Succeeded by | Logopati Seumanu |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Independent |
Career
Sipeli was first elected to the Niue Assembly in the seat of Liku at the 1993 Niuean general election.[1] Following the 2008 election, he was appointed to premier Toke Talagi's cabinet, as minister of post and telecommunications, minister of agriculture, forestry and fisheries, and minister of administrative services.[2][3]
He is also chairman of the Niue ICT Development Council (NiDC).[4]
At the 2022 Niue National Awards he was awarded the Niue Distinguished Service Cross.[5]
He retired at the 2023 election.[1]
References
- Sariah Magaoa (14 April 2023). "Six members announce retirement from politics in the lead up to the general elections 2023". TV Niue. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
- "Members of the Niue Fono Ekepule" Archived 12 August 2010 at the Wayback Machine, website of the Niuean government
- Members of the Niuean Cabinet Archived 18 May 2008 at the Wayback Machine, website of the Niuean government
- "Pokotoa Sipeli" Archived 28 January 2010 at the Wayback Machine, ICANN
- Esther Pavihi (September 2022). "Distinguished Service Cross awarded to former Cabinet Minister Hon. Pokotoa Sipeli". TVNiue. Retrieved 3 December 2022.
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