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Leda Hugo

b. 1963

Mozambican agronomist, politician (FRELIMO) and vice-minister

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About Leda Hugo

Born 1963. Leda Hugo is a Mozambican agronomist and politician.

Leda Florida Hugo (born 4 January 1963) is a Mozambican agronomist and politician who has served as a deputy minister since 2010.

Early life and education Hugo was born in Namapa, Nampula Province on 4 January 1963. She attended primary school in Ocua in Cabo Delgado Province and secondary school in Nampula. She studied agronomy at the Eduardo Mondlane University in Maputo, graduating in 1986. She obtained a master's degree from Texas A&M University, College Station and a doctorate from the University of Pretoria in South Africa.

Career In 1994, Hugo began working at the Eduardo Mondlane University, leading the training in agronomy. From 2001 to 2006 she led the rural engineering program and in 2008 she was in charge of the university's pedagogical direction.

Hugo is a member of the Liberation Front of Mozambique. In 2010, she was appointed to the cabinet by President Armando Guebuza as Deputy Minister of Education.

Following the 2014 election, Hugo became Deputy Minister for Science, Technology, Higher and Professional Education in the cabinet of Filipe Nyusi.

Personal life Hugo is divorced and has two children. She is Muslim and speaks Makua, Portuguese and English.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Nampula secondary school, Samora Machel secundary school, Eduardo Mondlane University, Texas A&M University
Positions held
Deputy Minister of Education of Mozambique, Deputy Minister of Science and Technology of Mozambique
Employers
Eduardo Mondlane University
Also known as
Leda Florinda Hugo, Leda Florida Hugo

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Leda Hugo?

Mozambican agronomist, politician (FRELIMO) and vice-minister

When was Leda Hugo born?

Leda Hugo was born on 4 January 1963 in Eráti District.

What is Leda Hugo's occupation?

Leda Hugo is an agronomist and politician.

What nationality is Leda Hugo?

Leda Hugo is Mozambican.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Leda Hugo

· Wikidata: Q27243336

· DBpedia: Leda Hugo

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