Minister Lionel Aingimea has been appointed Vice President of Nauru after Parliament passed the Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2026, creating the role.
Following the bill’s passage in Parliament Thursday, he was sworn into office.
President David Adeang said the new law marks a key step forward.
“We have taken a significant step forward in strengthening our nation’s governance and modernising our constitutional framework”.
Vice President Aingimea said the role carries serious responsibility and called for cooperation across government.
“The work that we do, we do for our country. And the work that benefits this country benefits Nauruans and all the residents here.”
The Vice President will support the President in carrying out official duties and assume responsibilities in the President’s absence.
The Constitution (Amendment) Bill, first tabled on 14 January 2026, returned to Parliament after a 90-day layover for further debate and was passed with the full support of all 18 Members of Parliament.
