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| William F. Shija dies |
The Former Tanzanian minister and parliamentarian reportedly died on Saturday, 4 October 2014 in London. Reports said he succumbed to prolonged back ache.
Career and profile:
The Secretary-General of CPA is the chief executive officer of the Association. He is primarily responsible for representing the Association and promoting its aims and objectives. He maintains close links with the Branches and provides advice and guidance on their activities and management. The Secretary-General also acts as secretary to meetings of the Executive Committee, the General Assembly and the Plenary Conference.
Dr. William F. Shija. Dr William F. Shija, a former Minister and Member of Parliament in Tanzania, assumed the office of CPA Secretary-General on 1 January, 2007. The General Assembly on the nomination of the Executive Committee, appointed Dr Shija as Secretary-General of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association in September 2006.
Dr Shija has a long been associated with the CPA in his capacity as an MP and as Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee in the Parliament of Tanzania.
Education: PhD, MA (Mass Communication); B.A. (Journalism) Howard University, Washington, DC, USA; Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism, New Delhi; Diploma in Education, Dar es Salaam
Personal: Born 28 April 1947; Married to Mrs. Getruda Peter Shija; 5 children
Career: Teacher; Member of Parliament, served as Minister for Science, Technology and Higher Education, Information and Broadcasting; Energy and Minerals; Industries and Trade
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