Narendra Mihindukumar Fernando served as the Sixth Serjeant–at–Arms of the Parliament of Sri Lanka from 30 August 2018 to 30 January 2024.[1] His tenure was under the speakership of Karu Jayasooriya and Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena. He succeeded Anil Samarasekara, the 5th Serjeant–at-arms.[2]
Narendra Mihindukumar Fernando | |
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6th Serjeant - at - Arms of the Parliament of Sri Lanka | |
In office 2018–2024 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Wellawatte, Sri Lanka | 31 January 1964
Spouse | Thushanthi Fernando |
Children | Anuja Fernando |
Residence(s) | Sri Lanka and Australia |
Alma mater | |
Early life
editNarendra Mihindukumar Fernando, Born to Mr. W. S. M. Fernando and Mrs. S. M. Samarasooriya Fernando on 31st January 1964 in Wellawatta. His Farther was a Deputy Hansard Editor in Parliament of Sri Lanka and beloved mother is a housewife. He studied at Isipathana College Colombo from 1969 to 1981. He played for the 1st XI Cricket Team and represented the Club Level in Cricket; Represented the School in Athletics with National Level achievements.[3]
Education
editB. Com Degree in Human Resource Management, India. Attachment Training Programmes in the House of Commons, UK; the House of Representatives and the Senate, Australia; State Legislature of New South Wales, Australia; Lok Sabha, India. Study Tour to Peoples Republic of China with a Parliamentary Delegation
Personal Life
editNarendra Fernando is married to Mrs. Thushanthi Fernando, Dual Citizen of Australia and Sri Lanka; Professionally Qualified Accountant, ACMA (UK) and CPA (Australia); Work as an Accountant for an Australian Company at present. He is also the beloved father of Anuja Imantha Fernando; Dual Citizen of Australia and Sri Lanka; Double Degree Holder, (BBus, SITS 1st Class Honours) in Information Technology and Systems and Business and Commerce, Monash University Australia, Employed in Australia as a Director at Deloitte Australia
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