Background
Awira, Tiwau was born on January 20, 1941 in Nikunau, Kirabati. Son of Taboia and Teabike (Karuang) Awira.
Awira, Tiwau was born on January 20, 1941 in Nikunau, Kirabati. Son of Taboia and Teabike (Karuang) Awira.
Diploma in Business Studies, University South Pacific Fiji School.
Secretary Thrift and Credit Society, Fiji, 1968-1969. Treasurer Trade Union, Fiji, 1971-1972. Accountant Gilbert and Ellice Islands Development Authority, 1974-1978.
Minister Ministry of Finance, Kiribati, 1978-1983, Ministry of Public Works, Kirabati, since 1983, Ministry of Home Affairs, Kirabati.
Member Kirabati Parliamentary Association, Royal Commonwealth Society.
Married Taara Ngaebi, June 19, 1965. Children: Ribanataake, Etita.