Simina-Palik Cabinet Begins to Take Shape

Palikir, Pohnpei–– On October 2, 2023, His Excellency Wesley W. Simina, President of the Federated States of Micronesia administered the oath of office for his recently confirmed cabinet members. Among those members are:

–  T.H. Mr. Lorin S. Robert to serve as the Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs;

–  T.H. Mrs. Elina P. Akinaga who will again be serving as the Secretary of the Department of Resources and Development;

–  T.H. Mrs. Rose N. Nakanaga who will be serving as the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration;

–  T.H. Mr. Carlson D. Apis who will again be serving as the Secretary of the Department of Transportation, Communications and Infrastructure;

–  T.H. Mr. Samson E. Pretrick who will again be serving as the Director of the Office of Personnel;

–  T.H. Mr. Andrew R. Yatilman who will again be serving as the Secretary of the Department of Environment, Climate Change and Emergency Management, and

–  T.H. Mr. Marcus Samo who will again serve as the Secretary of the Department of Health and Social Affairs.

In front of family and colleagues, each member took their turn in swearing their oath of office followed by brief remarks by President Simina, adding that he has full faith in each of them to lead their respective departments with distinction.

President Simina and Vice President Palik congratulate each of their new cabinet members and look forward to working together under the executive branch to move the nation forward. Cabinet nominations that are pending advice and consent by Congress are the Department of Justice and Department of Education.