Valdimira da Silva Tavares

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Valdimira da Silva Tavares is a São Toméan politician.[1] She was the first female Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development and served from 2007 to 2008.[1] Her successor, Ângela Viegas Santiago, was also a woman.[1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c Okurut, Karooro. "Uganda's Purse Is in Female Hands at Last." The New Vision Online. New Vision, 8 June 2009. Web. 28 Oct. 2010. <http://www.newvision.co.ug/PA/8/20/683995>.
Political offices
Preceded by
Argentino Pires dos Santos
As Secretary of State of Agriculture, Fisheries and Rural Development
Agricultural and Rural Development Minister of São Tomé and Príncipe
2007–2008
Succeeded by
Ángela Viegas Santiago
As Agriculture, Fisheries and Rural Development