Josefa Iloilo 1920 – 2011

Biography

Josefa Iloilo was born on December 29, 1920, in Fiji, during a time of significant change in the Pacific Islands. Throughout his life, he became deeply involved in the civic and political life of his nation, eventually rising to serve in one of its highest offices.

From 2000 to 2009, Iloilo held the presidency of Fiji during a pivotal period in the country’s modern history. His tenure spanned years of considerable transformation and challenge for the island nation. During these nine years, he represented Fiji on the national and international stage, carrying responsibilities that shaped the nation’s direction during the early years of the twenty-first century.

Iloilo spent his entire life connected to Fiji, the land of his birth. He passed away on February 6, 2011, in Suva, the capital city, at the age of ninety. His long life witnessed the evolution of Fiji across much of the twentieth century and into the new millennium, leaving behind a legacy of service to his country and people.