Michael Mariano
Michael Mariano | |
|---|---|
Mariano in 1962 | |
| Secretary General of the National United Front (NUF) | |
| In office 1955–1960 | |
| Minister of Planning | |
| In office July 6, 1967 – 21, October, 1969 | |
| Ambassador to Zambia | |
| In office 1974–1986 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1914 |
| Died | 1987 |
| Party | Somali Youth League Somali National League National United Front |
| Spouse | Francois Farah Siyad |
| Children | Norine, Catherine, Robleh, Derie, Rasheed, Adan, Luula, Dhol |
Michael Mariano (Somali: Maykal Maryaano) (1914-1987) was a Somali politician and businessman best remembered for leading a delegation to UN Headquarters in New York City and advocating for the return of the Somali inhabited Haud reserved area to Somali administration from the Ethiopian Empire. A notable member of the Somali Youth League, Mariano was fluent in Somali, Arabic and English.