Leokana Tozen

Tozen Leokana serves as the Minister of Education and Human Resources Development of the Solomon Islands. Appointed following the 2024 general elections, he is responsible for overseeing national education policy, human capital development, and skills training systems. As a Member of Parliament representing South Choiseul, he brings a strong commitment to improving access to quality education and strengthening institutional capacity across the country’s education sector.

In his ministerial role, Leokana focuses on enhancing teaching quality, promoting inclusive and equitable education, and aligning skills development with labor market needs. He has underscored the critical role of educators in shaping future generations and advocates for reforms that foster critical thinking, lifelong learning, and workforce readiness to support the Solomon Islands’ sustainable development priorities.