Maiava Iulai Toma | |
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3rd Samoan Ombudsman | |
In office 1994–2020 | |
Nominated by | Tofilau Eti Alesana |
Appointed by | Malietoa Tanumafili II |
Preceded by | Vaovasamanaia Filipo |
Succeeded by | Luamanuvao Katalaina Sapolu |
Personal details | |
Born | Samoa |
Alma mater | University of the South Pacific |
Maiava Iulai Toma is a Samoan diplomat and civil servant. He served as Samoa's Ombudsman from 1994 — 2020.
Maiava was born in Samoa and educated in Hamilton, New Zealand.[1] While later serving as Ombudsman he completed a Bachelor of Laws at the University of the South Pacific.[1]