Marie-Rose Nizigiyimana (born 1966) is a Burundian politician. She held the post of Minister of Trade, Industry, Post and Tourism in the government of President Pierre Nkurunziza from 18 February 2014 until she was fired on 18 May 2015.
Biography
Nizigiyimana was born in 1966 in the community of Rango in Kayanza Province. She obtained a history degree at the University of Burundi, and she worked as a teacher since 1993.
Nizigiyimana has been member of the political party Union for National Progress since 1993. On 18 February 2014, she was made Minister of Trade, Industry, Post and Tourism after a cabinet reshuffle.
She was fired on 18 May 2015, shortly after a failed coup d'état. Nizigiyimana had received criticism over fuel shortages in the country. She was replaced by Irina Inantore.
References
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- "Burundi President reshuffles cabinet". Punch. 18 February 2014. Archived from the original on 20 May 2015. Retrieved 19 May 2015.
- Tom Odula (18 May 2015). "After coup attempt, Burundi President fire 3 ministers". The Washington Times. Retrieved 18 May 2015.
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