| First Lady of Mauritius | |
|---|---|
.svg) Coat of arms of Mauritius | |
.jpg) IncumbentSayukta Roopun since 2 December 2019 | |
| Residence | State House |
| Inaugural holder | Lady Ringadoo |
| Formation | 12 March 1992 |
| Salary | None |
First Lady (French: Première dame) or First Gentleman of Mauritius is a term used by the media for the spouse of the sitting president of Mauritius.
Role of the first lady/gentlemen
The spouse does not have any official duties or salary, but tend to participate in humanitarian and charitable work.
First ladies/gentlemen of Mauritius
| No. | Name | Portrait | Took office | Left office | President of Mauritius |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Lady Ringadoo | 
|
12 March 1992 | 30 June 1992 | Sir Veerasamy Ringadoo |
| 2. | Zohra Uteem |
|
30 June 1992 | 15 February 2002 | Cassam Uteem |
| 3. | Marie Offmann |
|
25 February 2002 | 7 October 2003 | Karl Offmann |
| 4. | Lady Sarojini Jugnauth | .jpg)
|
7 October 2003 | 30 March 2012 | Sir Anerood Jugnauth |
| 5. | Aneetah Purryag | .jpg)
|
21 July 2012 | 1 June 2015 | Kailash Purryag |
| 6. | Anwar Fakim |
|
5 June 2015 | 23 March 2018 | Ameenah Gurib-Fakim |
| 7. | Sayukta Roopun |
|
2 December 2019 | Present | Prithvirajsing Roopun |
See also
References
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