Faiyaz Koya

Fijian politician

The Honourable

Faiyaz Koya

فیاض کویا

Honourable Faiyaz Koya

Minister for Commerce, Trade, Tourism & Transport
In office
16 April 2020 – 24 December 2022
Prime Minister| Frank Bainimarama
Succeeded by| Viliame Gavoka
34th Attorney General of Fiji
In office
24 September 2014 – 6 October 2014
President| Ratu Epeli Nailatikau
Prime Minister| Frank Bainimarama
Preceded by| Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum
Succeeded by| Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum
Personal details
Born|

Faiyaz Koya

(1962-03-07) 7 March 1962 (age 62)
Lautoka, Fiji
Political party| FijiFirst
Children| 1 Son
Parent|

* Sidiq Koya (father)

Profession| Lawyer

Faiyaz Siddiq Koya is a Fijian politician and Member of the Parliament of Fiji. He served as Minister for Industry, Trade, Tourism, Lands & Mineral Resources from 2014 to 2018. In March 2020, Koya was awarded a Parliamentary seat. In April 2020, after Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama announced a cabinet reshuffle, Faiyaz Koya was appointed the portfolio of Minister for Commerce, Trade, Tourism and Transport.[1]

Koya is the son of former National Federation Party leader Sidiq Koya.[2] He is a lawyer and a former board member of Tourism Fiji, the Fiji Legal Aid Commission and the Fiji Hotel Licensing Board.[2]

In the 2014 election Koya received 895 votes, the 81st highest total amongst all candidates and the 31st highest number of votes among FijiFirst candidates. As his party performed well enough to be eligible for 32 seats, his 895 votes were sufficient to be elected into parliament [3] He served a twelve-day stint as Attorney-General of Fiji (24 September — 6 October 2014).[2][4] In March 2020, Koya was awarded a parliamentary seat. In April 2020, Koya became Minister for Commerce, Trade, Tourism and Transport. In December 2023, Koya was appointed General Secretary of FijiFirst.

Legal offices

Preceded by

Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum

|  Attorney-General of Fiji
2014  | Succeeded by

Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum

Political offices
Preceded by

|  Member of Parliament
2014-2018  | Succeeded by

Premila Kumar

## References[edit]

1. ^ Nand, Edwin. "Koya takes new portfolio in cabinet reshuffle". Fiji Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 21 September 2020.
2. ^ a b c "Faiyaz Koya is Fiji's new Attorney General". FijiOne. 24 September 2014. Retrieved 29 September 2014.
3. ^ "2014 Election Results". Fiji Elections Office. Archived from the original on 21 September 2014. Retrieved 29 September 2014.
4. ^ "Fiji former AG resumes role". Radio New Zealand International. Radio New Zealand. 6 October 2014. Retrieved 2 September 2015.

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FijiFirst

Leaders|

* Frank Bainimarama (2014–present)

Secretary General|

* Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum (2014–present)

Former Members of Parliament|

* Frank Bainimarama
* Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum
* Mahendra Reddy
* Rosy Akbar
* Ifereimi Waqainabete
* Selai Adimaitoga
* Veena Bhatnagar
* Joeli Cawaki
* Mohammed Dean
* Iliesa Delana
* Lorna Eden
* Salik Ram Govind
* Jioji Konrote
* Inoke Kubuabola
* Jilila Kumar
* Brij Lal
* Jiko Luveni
* Alivereti Nabulivou
* Ruveni Nadalo
* Alipate Nagata
* Osea Naiqamu
* Timoci Natuva
* Mataiasi Akauola Niumataiwalu
* Alexander O'Connor
* Sanjit Patel
* Howard Politini Jnr
* Vijendra Prakash
* Netani Rika
* Neil Sharma
* Rohit Sharma
* Jale Sigarara
* Balmindra Singh
* Ashneel Sudhakar
* Pio Tikoduadua
* Laisenia Tuitubou
* Jone Usamate
* George Vegnathan
* Samuela Vunivalu
* Mereseini Vuniwaqa

Current Members of Parliament|

* Inia Seruiratu
* Jone Usamate
* Faiyaz Koya
* Parveen Bala
* Alvikh Maharaj
* Ioane Naivalurua
* Mosese Bulitavu
* Aliki Bia
* Naisa Tuinaceva
* Hem Chand
* Sanjay Kirpal
* Semi Koroilavesau
* Penioni Ravunawa
* Premila Kumar
* Shalen Kumar
* Ketan Lal
* Virendra Lal
* Joseph Nand
* Vijay Nath
* Viliame Naupoto
* Josaia Niudamu
* Viam Pillay
* Alipate Tuicolo
* Rinesh Sharma
* Sachida Nand

Related articles|

* 2006 Fijian coup d'état
* 2009 Fijian constitutional crisis
* 2013 Constitution of Fiji
* 2014 Fijian general election
* People's Charter for Change, Peace and Progress

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