The Honorable Lucio Ngiraiwet

Sixth Olbiil Era Kelulau

Delegate, State of Ngardmau

Delegate Lucio Ngiraiwet was born on February 21, 1954, and represents the State of Ngardmau where Palaus famous and wonderful waterfalls are located.

After graduation in 1968 from the Ngardmau Elementary School, Mr. Ngiraiwet attended four different high schools, the last of which was Mason High School in the State of Iowa, where he graduated in 1973. He earned his AA Degree in Liberal Arts at Suomi College, Michigan State.

Upon his return in 1978, he taught briefly at the Palau High School before moving on to become Director of the Palau Outward Bound Program, Assistant Clerk of Courts, Chief Clerk of Courts, and served regularly as Appellate Clerk.

During the National General Election in late 1988, he ran a successful campaign which propelled him to become a Delegate representing the State of Ngardmau to the House of Delegates, Third Olbiil Era Kelulau. Following Installation of the Third Olbiil Era Kelulau, Delegate Ngiraiwet was appointed Chairman of the House Committee on Health and Social Services, Vice Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means, and member of the House Committees on Judiciary and Governmental Affairs; Tourism and Transportation; and Claims and Trade Relations to former Colonizers.

After serving his term from 1988 to 1992, Delegate Ngiraiwet decided to take time off from politics. With his vast experience, he was appointed Executive Director of Palau Public Land Authority. A job he held until his re-election in 1996 to serve a second term. His colleagues appointed him Chairman of the Health and Education Committee, and he also serves as member of the Ways and Means and Tourism and Transportation Committees.