Career
Minister justice, Government of Sao Tome and Principe, Sao Tome, until 1983;minister commerce, Government of Sao Tome and Principe, Sao Tome, 1982-1986;minister fisheries, Government of Sao Tome and Principe, Sao Tome, 1984-1986;minister social affairs, Government of Sao Tome and Principe, Sao Tome, 1986-1987;minister education, labor and social security, Government of Sao Tome and Principe, Sao Tome, 1987-1988;prime minister, Government of Sao Tome and Principe, Sao Tome, since 1988. Member Liberation Movement Sao Tome and Principe.