Niluka Ekanayake was the 9th Governor of Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka. She was in office from 12 April 2018 to 31 December 2018.[1] Ekanayake was an astrologer, before being appointed by President Maithripala Sirisena on 17 March 2016 as the 10th Governor of the Central Province.[2][3][4]
Niluka Ekanayake | |
|---|---|
| 9th Governor of Sabaragamuwa Province | |
| In office 12 April 2018 – 31 December 2018 | |
| President | Maithripala Sirisena |
| Preceded by | Marshal Perera |
| 10th Governor of Central Province | |
| In office 17 March 2016 – 11 April 2018 | |
| President | Maithripala Sirisena |
| Preceded by | Surangani Ellawala |
| Succeeded by | Reginald Cooray |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
She was the first transgender woman to hold the post of governor in a Sri Lankan Province.[5]
References
- ^ "New Governors take oaths before President Sirisena". sundaytimes.lk. The Sunday Times. 12 April 2018. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
- ^ "When the President saw stars". The Sunday Leader. 24 December 2006. Retrieved 17 March 2016.
- ^ "Niluka Ekanayake sworn in as CP Governor". Ada Derana. 17 March 2016. Retrieved 17 March 2016.
- ^ "Newly-appointed Central Province Governor pays homage to Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic". News First Ltd. 13 April 2016. Retrieved 20 April 2018.
- ^ "Maha Sanga Protests Appointment Of First Transgender Governor". colombotelegraph.com. Colombo Telegraph. 26 March 2016. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
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