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The Reverend Alfred Itubwa Amram (21 December 1922 – 17 July 1989) was a Nauruan pastor and political figure.
Itubwa Amram | |
|---|---|
| Speaker of the Parliament of Nauru | |
| In office 1968 – January 1971 | |
| Preceded by | New office |
| Succeeded by | Kenas Aroi |
| Member of the Nauruan Parliament for Aiwo | |
| In office 31 January 1968 – 25 January 1971 | |
| Preceded by | New title |
| Succeeded by | Kinza Clodumar |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 December 1922 Nauru |
| Died | 17 July 1989 (aged 66) Nauru |
| Nationality |  Nauruan |
Professional roles
editPolitical role
editHe was a member of the first parliament of the Republic of Nauru. He was the Speaker of the Parliament of Nauru from 1968 to January 1971.
Standing for Aiwo Constituency, Amram was elected to parliament in early 1968 just before the country's independence. Four years later he lost his seat to Kinza Clodumar.[1]
Pastoral role
editAmram was the first Nauruan-born ordained minister, with all preceding ministers coming from abroad. Amram was trained in Australia.[2] Amram later served as head of the Nauruan Protestant Church.[1]
Personal life
editAmram was a member of the Iruwa tribe.[3]
Death
editAmram died on 17 July 1989, at age 66.[3]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Younger Nauruans on the way up". Pacific Islands Monthly. 42 (3): 45. March 1971. Retrieved February 4, 2023.
- ^ Christianity in Oceania. Edinburgh University Press. 2021. p. 70. ISBN 9781474480079.
- ^ a b Jayaraman, G. (2 August 1989). "Births, Deaths and Marriages" (PDF). Republic of Nauru Government Gazette (32): 9.
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