Lagumot Harris

Lagumot Gagiemem Nimidere Harris (23 December 1938 – 8 September 1999)[1] was a political figure from the Pacific nation of the Republic of Nauru, and served as its President.

Subsequently, a period of nearly twenty years elapsed before Harris assumed the Presidency of Nauru for a second term.

Harris was Minister of Finance in the cabinet of Ruben Kun from December 1996[2] to February 1997.

Much of Lagumot Harris's active involvement in political leadership revolved around troubled issues surrounding the veteran Nauruan politician, seven-time President Bernard Dowiyogo.

It may be recalled that, especially during Harris' periods of public office and political activity, Nauru's Parliamentary system did not have well-developed party organisations.