Mohan Wijewickrama

Rear Admiral (Rtd) Mohan Wijewickrama RSP, VSV, USP, ndc, psc (b. 12 June 1953) is the current Governor of Eastern Province, (2007–present). Wijewickrama also served as Governor of North Eastern Province and acting Governor of Northern Province.

Personal life
Completing his education at Thurstan College, Wijewickrama entered the Sri Lanka Navy, in 1971.

Wijewickrama is married to Nishani and has a son and a daughter.

Military career
After completing his education at Thurstan Collage Colombo, he entered the Sri Lanka Navy on 1 August 1971.

Political career
Wijewickrama was appointed as Governor of North Eastern Province on 21 January 2006, by President Mahinda Rajapaksa. With the de-merger of the two Provinces, he was appointed as the Governor of the Eastern Province in December 2006, the appointment he holds to date after being reappointed. He also has been appointed as the co-chair for the District Development Committees (DDC) for Ampare, Batticaloa and Trincomalee.

Awards
His awards and decorations include the Medals; Rana Sura Padakkama (RSP), Vishista Seva Vibhushanaya (VSV), Uttama Seva Padakkama (USP), Sri Lanka Armed Services Long Service Medal, Riviresa Campaign Services Medal and Republic of Sri Lanka Armed Services Medal.

Sri Lankan awards
In Order of Precedence
 * [[Image:Rana Sura Padakkama bar.GIF|60px]] Rana Sura Padakkama
 * [[Image:Vishista Seva Vibhushanaya bar.GIF|60px]] Vishista Seva Vibhushanaya
 * [[Image:Uttama Seva Padakkama Bar.gif|60px]] Uttama Seva Padakkama
 * [[Image:3by2white.svg|60px]] Sri Lanka Armed Services Long Service Medal
 * [[Image:3by2white.svg|60px]] Riviresa Campaign Services Medal
 * [[Image:3by2white.svg|60px]] Republic of Sri Lanka Armed Services Medal