Wesley Nyirenda
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Wesley Pillsbury Nyirenda | |
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| 3rd Speaker of the National Assembly | |
| In office 1964 – 1968 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Williams |
| Succeeded by | Robinson Nabulyato |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 23 January 1924 |
Pillsbury Wesley Nyirenda was a Zambian politician and the first elected Speaker of the National Assembly of Zambia after the it was remaned from Legislative Council of Northern Rhodesia. He also sevred as memeber of parliament for Fort Jameson from 1964 to 1973 before the Seat abolished and split into Chipata East, Chipata North and Chipata West. He was also National Olympic Committee of Zambia President from 1968 to 1975.
