About Wesley Nyirenda
Lived 1924 – 2009 (aged 84–85). Wesley Nyirenda was a Zambian politician and minister.
Pillsbury Wesley Nyirenda was a Zambian politician and the first elected Speaker of the National Assembly of Zambia after the it was renamed from Legislative Council of Northern Rhodesia. He also as a member of parliament for Fort Jameson from 1964 to 1973 before the Seat was abolished and split into Chipata East, Chipata North and Chipata West. He was also the indigenous Zambian to be President of NOCZ taking over from George Crane in 1968.
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Who was Wesley Nyirenda?
1st Speaker of the National Assembly of Zambia
When was Wesley Nyirenda born?
Wesley Nyirenda was born on 23 January 1924.
When did Wesley Nyirenda die?
Wesley Nyirenda died in 2009.
What was Wesley Nyirenda's occupation?
Wesley Nyirenda was a politician and minister.
What nationality was Wesley Nyirenda?
Wesley Nyirenda was Zambian.
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