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Samoa Bureau of Statistics Congratulates Leota Aliielua Salani
The Samoa Bureau of Statistics warmly congratulates Leota Aliielua Salani on his re-appointment as Government Statistician by Cabinet.
His extensive expertise, leadership, and commitment to excellence continue to strengthen the Bureau’s role in delivering accurate and timely statistics to support national development and informed decision-making.
We look forward to his continued leadership over the next three years.
We extend our sincere gratitude to DFAT through the TAUTAI Governance for Economic Growth project for the generous financial support that made this initiative a reality. Our heartfelt thanks also go to the ABS Pacific Programme for their dedication in facilitating the week-long program, and for their warm hospitality. Finally,
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