Dr. Salote Aoelua Fanene is confirmed as DWYA Director

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The Governor’s choice for Director of Youth and Women Affairs, Dr Salote Aoelua Fanene was told her service and good works speak volumes.

The Director nominee appeared before the Senate for a brief confirmation hearing yesterday.

Dr Aoelua Fanene left in February for medical treatment and recently returned to the territory.

Apart from a question about her health, senators who spoke praised Dr Aoelua Fanene for her service to the government and community, referring to her as one of the birds of the flock who returned to serve her people.

The Senate unanimously approved the DWYA Director by a vote of 13-0. Dr Aoelua Fanene was also endorsed by unanimous vote by the House of Representatives so she’s now cleared to serve on the Lemanu Talauega cabinet.