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.