Tom Pius

House holds minute of silence for late Madang MP

News of his passing was announced in the Parliament session today by Deputy Speaker, Aide Ganasi.

Tom Pius was first elected to the Third National Parliament in 1982 General Elections and served till 1987.

During his first term he was appointed Minister for Civil Aviation from 1983 to 1985.

He would be reelected to the Fourth National Parliament in 1987, but would temporarily lose the seat twice to Melchior Kasap, but would regain it in 1989.

Pious would then be appointed Minister for Agriculture & Livestock from 1991 and 1992.