Mohan Wijewickrama

Vice Admiral (Rtd) Mohan Wijewickrama RSP, VSV, USP, ndc, psc (b. 12 June 1953) was the Governor of Eastern Province, (2007–2015). Wijewickrama also served as Governor of North Eastern Province and acting Governor of Northern Province. Wijewickrama was the former Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy.[2]

Vice Admiral (Rtd)

Mohan Wijewickrama

RSP, VSV, USP, ndc, psc
1st Governor of Eastern Province
In office
1 January 2007 – 29 January 2015
Preceded byOffice created
Succeeded byAustin Fernando[1]
Acting Governor of Northern Province
In office
1 January 2007 – 3 July 2008
Preceded byOffice created
Succeeded byVictor Perera
6th Governor of North Eastern Province
In office
21 January 2006 – 31 December 2006
Preceded byTyronne Fernando
Succeeded byOffice abolished
Personal details
Born12 June 1953
Colombo, Dominion of Ceylon
NationalitySri Lankan
Spouse(s)Nishani Wijewickrama
Childrena son Chatura and daughter Ranmali
ResidenceGovernor's Secretariat, Lower Road, Orr's Hill, Trincomalee.
Alma materThurstan College
Military service
AllegianceSri Lanka
Branch/serviceSri Lanka Navy
Years of service1971 -
RankVice Admiral
CommandsChief of Staff of Sri Lanka Navy,[2]Deputy Area Commander Northern Naval Area
Deputy Area Commander Western Naval Area
Commander Southern Naval Area
Commander Eastern Naval Area
Battles/warsSri Lankan Civil War
Awards Rana Sura Padakkama
Vishista Seva Vibhushanaya
Uttama Seva Padakkama
Sri Lanka Armed Services Long Service Medal
Sri Lanka Armed Services Long Service Medal
Riviresa Campaign Services Medal

Personal life

Completing his education at Thurstan College, Wijewickrama entered the Sri Lanka Navy, in 1971.

Wijewickrama is married to Nishani and has a son and a daughter.

Military career

After completing his education at Thurstan College Colombo, he entered the Sri Lanka Navy on 1 August 1971. From 2001 to 2005 he functioned as the Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy. He retired from the service when he was overlooked for the position of the Commander of the Navy by then president Chandrika Kumaratunga.[3]

Political career

Wijewickrama was appointed as Governor of North Eastern Province on 21 January 2006, by President Mahinda Rajapaksa. With the de-merger of the two Provinces, he was appointed as the Governor of the Eastern Province in December 2006, the appointment he holds to date after being reappointed. He also has been appointed as the co-chair for the District Development Committees (DDC) for Ampare, Batticaloa and Trincomalee.[4]

Awards

His awards and decorations include the Medals; Rana Sura Padakkama (RSP), Vishista Seva Vibhushanaya (VSV), Uttama Seva Padakkama (USP), Sri Lanka Armed Services Long Service Medal, Riviresa Campaign Services Medal and Republic of Sri Lanka Armed Services Medal.

References
  1. Hon. Austin Fernando Assumed Duty as the Governor of Eastern Province
  2. Navy website launched
  3. Colombo security chief fired; Navy No. 2 bypassed
  4. A Brief History of Eastern Provincial Council
Military offices
Preceded by
 Deputy Commander of Western Naval Area
1993–1995		 Succeeded by
Preceded by
 Deputy Commander of Northern Naval Area
1995–1996		 Succeeded by
Preceded by
 Commander of Southern Naval Area
1996–1998		 Succeeded by
Preceded by
 Commander of Eastern Naval Area
1998–2000		 Succeeded by
Preceded by
 Commander of Eastern Naval Area
2000–		 Succeeded by
Political offices
Preceded by
Tyronne Fernando		 Governor of North Eastern Province
2006		 Succeeded by
Office abolished
Preceded by
Office created		 Governor of Northern Province
(Acting)
2007–2008		 Succeeded by
Victor Perera
Preceded by
Office created		 Governor of Eastern Province
2007–2015		 Succeeded by
Austin Fernando


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