John Chiligati
Tanzanian politician
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John Zefania Chiligati (born 14 October 1950) is a Tanzanian CCM politician and Member of Parliament for Manyoni East constituency from to 2000 to 2015.[1]
Succeeded byPius Stephen Chaya
BornJohn Zefania Chiligati
14 October 1950
14 October 1950
Alma materMazengo Secondary School
Usagara Secondary School
Monduli Military Academy
University of Dar es Salaam
Usagara Secondary School
Monduli Military Academy
University of Dar es Salaam
John Chiligati | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Manyoni East | |
| In office November 2000 – November 2015 | |
| Succeeded by | Pius Stephen Chaya |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Zefania Chiligati 14 October 1950 |
| Party | CCM |
| Alma mater | Mazengo Secondary School Usagara Secondary School Monduli Military Academy University of Dar es Salaam |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United Rep. of Tanzania |
| Branch/service | Tanzanian Army |
| Years of service | 1978–1979 |
| Rank | Captain |
Career
After serving as a deputy minister, Chiligati was promoted to the position of Minister of Home Affairs in the Cabinet named by President Jakaya Kikwete on January 4, 2006.[2] He was then moved to the post of Minister of Labour and Youth Development on October 15, 2006[3] before being named Minister of Lands and Human Development on February 12, 2008.[4]
