Pirkko Hannele Pokka (born 25 May 1952) is a former governor of the province of Lapland. She was the fifth Governor of Lapland and the first woman to hold the office.

Hannele Pokka
Minister of Justice
In office
26 April 1991  30 April 1994
Prime MinisterEsko Aho
Preceded byTarja Halonen
Succeeded byAnneli Jäätteenmäki
Personal details
Born (1952-05-25) 25 May 1952 (age 74)
Ruovesi, Finland
PartyCentre Party
SpouseEsko Tavia

She was married to a municipal administrator Esko Johannes Tavia (19932008), and is the mother of a daughter. She has written several romance novels.

She served as Minister of Justice during the Esko Aho's cabinet from April 1991 to April 1994.[1]

Chronology of her political career

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  • Ministry of Education 1975
  • Counsel to the Agricultural Producers' Association 19761979
  • Associate judge on the Insurance Court 19771979
  • Member of Parliament 19791994
  • Minister of Justice 19911994
  • Governor of Lapland 19942008

References

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  1. "Council of State - Ministers of Justice". Valtioneuvosto.fi. Retrieved 27 December 2017.
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