Manzoor Nadir | |
|---|---|
| Speaker of the National Assembly | |
| Assumed office 1 September 2020[1] | |
| Preceded by | Barton Scotland |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 14 November 1955 Albouystown, Georgetown, British Guiana |
| Nationality | Guyanese |
| Political party | People's Progressive Party/Civic |
| Spouse | Maria Nadir[2] |
| Children | 3[2] |
| Occupation | Politician, economist |
Manzoor Nadir (14 November 1955)[3] is a Guyanese politician and Speaker of the National Assembly.[1] Nadir was the Guyanese Minister of Labour and party leader of The United Force between 2001 and 2011.
Mazoon Nadir was born in Albouystown, Georgetown[4] on 14 November 1955.[3] He holds a master’s degree in economics from the University of Manchester, and the Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Alberta. Nadir is an economist by profession.[5]
Nadir was first elected to the National Assembly in 1992.[3] Nadir served as the Minister of Labour from 2001[5] until 2011.[6] Nadir became the party leader of The United Force in 2001[3] and served until 2011.[7] On 1 September 2020, Nadir was elected Speaker of the National Assembly[1] without contest.[5] Lenox Shuman was elected as Deputy Speaker.[5]
As of 19 September 2022, Nadir remains Guyana's Speaker of the National Assembly.[8]