American Samoan politician, former Governor of American Samoa
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Key moments and achievements from Lolo Moliga's life.
Lolo was born
· Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
Political Career
Lolo Moliga was elected to the American Samoa House of Representatives, serving four terms in the territorial legislature. After a career as a teacher and school administrator, including serving as principal of Manu'a High School, he transitioned into public service and government.
Political Career
Lolo Moliga was elected to the American Samoa House of Representatives, serving four terms in the territorial legislature. After a career as a teacher and school administrator, including serving as principal of Manu'a High School, he transitioned into public service and government.
Legislative Leadership
Moliga was elected to the American Samoa Senate and rose to the position of Senate President, serving from 2005 to 2008. His leadership of the upper chamber of the Fono (legislature) established him as one of the most powerful political figures in the territory.
Legislative Leadership
Moliga was elected to the American Samoa Senate and rose to the position of Senate President, serving from 2005 to 2008. His leadership of the upper chamber of the Fono (legislature) established him as one of the most powerful political figures in the territory.
Government Appointment
Moliga was appointed president of the Development Bank of American Samoa by Governor Togiola Tulafono and confirmed by the Senate. The role oversaw financial development programs critical to the territory's economic growth.
Government Appointment
Moliga was appointed president of the Development Bank of American Samoa by Governor Togiola Tulafono and confirmed by the Senate. The role oversaw financial development programs critical to the territory's economic growth.
Inaugurated Governor
Lolo Matalasi Moliga was sworn in as the 57th Governor of American Samoa on January 3, 2013, becoming the territory's chief executive. He won the gubernatorial election after decades of public service in education, government administration, and the territorial legislature.
Inaugurated Governor
Lolo Matalasi Moliga was sworn in as the 57th Governor of American Samoa on January 3, 2013, becoming the territory's chief executive. He won the gubernatorial election after decades of public service in education, government administration, and the territorial legislature.
Re-Election
Moliga was sworn in for his second term as Governor on January 3, 2017, serving the territory until 2021. His eight years as governor represented the longest period of executive leadership in his career of public service to American Samoa.
Re-Election
Moliga was sworn in for his second term as Governor on January 3, 2017, serving the territory until 2021. His eight years as governor represented the longest period of executive leadership in his career of public service to American Samoa.
Lolo Moliga passed away
