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Epeli Nailatikau

Epeli Nailatikau at a University of the South Pacific graduation ceremony

Brigadier-General Ratu Epeli Nailatikau (often referred to as Na Turaga Mai Naisogolaca) is a Fijian chief and the President of Fiji. He has had a long career in the Fijian military, diplomatic service, House of Representatives, and other parts government. During his term as Vice President, he became Acting President after the retirement of 88-year-old President Josefa Iloilo, in 2009. Later that year, he was sworn in as the new President of Fiji, becoming the country's fourth president. He is not affiliated with any political party. _{For the full article, click here.}