The Reverend Alfred Itubwa Amram (21 December 1922 – 17 July 1989) was a Nauruan pastor and political figure.

Professional roles

Political role

He was a member of the first parliament of the Republic of Nauru. He was the Speaker of the Parliament of Nauru from 1968 to January 1971. Standing for

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, Amram was elected to parliament in early 1968 just before the country's independence. Four years later he lost his seat to

Kinza Clodumar Kinza Godfrey Clodumar (8 February 1945 – 29 November 2021) was a Nauruan politician who served as President of Nauru from 1997 to 1998. Background Clodumar was born in Boe. He was a member of the indigenous population of Nauru, and he was ...

Pastoral role

Amram was the first Nauruan-born ordained minister, with all preceding ministers coming from abroad. Amram was trained in Australia. Amram later served as head of the Nauruan Protestant Church.

Personal life

Amram was a member of the Iruwa tribe.

Death

Amram died on 17 July 1989, at age 66.

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