Jacob Nena Politician

Jacob Nena (born October 10, 1941) is a Micronesian political figure who served as the fourth President of the Federated States of Micronesia from 1996 to 1999. He had served as Vice President under Bailey Olter; after Olter suffered a stroke in July 1996, Nena took over as acting president on November 8 of that year and was sworn in as president on May 8, 1997, serving out the remaining two years of Olter's term.Before becoming vice president and president, Nena served as Governor of Kosrae from 1979 to 1983.

Personal facts

Birth dateOctober 10, 1941
Birth place
Lelu Kosrae
Spouse
Lerina Nena

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Office holder

president
successor
Yosiwo George
vice president

Jacob Nena on Wikipedia

External resources

  1. http://www.fsmgov.org/press/pr051317.htm
  2. http://www.fsmpio.fm/former_presidents.htm