William F. Shija

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Dr. William Ferdinand Shija (b. 1947) is a Tanzanian politician, the current Secretary-General of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and a former member of the African Union's Pan-African Parliament.[1]

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[edit] Early career

Before entering politics, Shilja worked as a civil servant and a teacher. After receiving higher education in India and the United States, he taught communications in Tanzania.

[edit] Politics

Shija was a member of the National Assembly of Tanzania from 1990 to 2005. During this time he held the positions of Minister for Science, Technology and Higher Education, Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Minister for Energy and Minerals and Minister for Industries and Trade. He was a member of the Pan-African Parliament in 2004 and 2005 and chaired the Committee on Education, Culture, Tourism and Human Resources.[2] He was appointed the first African Secretary-General of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association on September 9, 2006 and took up the position on January 1, 2007. His term will last five years.[3]

[edit] Personal life

Shija is married with five children. Since assuming the post of Secretary-General of the CPA, he has lived in London.[4]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Commonwealth Parliamentary Association. Retrieved on 2007-03-18.
  2. ^ News Release:Tanzanian to head Commonwealth organization (PDF). Retrieved on 2007-03-18.
  3. ^ Commonwealth Parliamentary Association. Retrieved on 2007-03-18.
  4. ^ News Release:Tanzanian to head Commonwealth organization (PDF). Retrieved on 2007-03-18.

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