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Mohan Wijewickrama | |
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| 1st Governor of Eastern Province | |
| In office 1 January 2007 – 29 January 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Office created |
| Succeeded by | Austin Fernando[1] |
| Acting Governor of Northern Province | |
| In office 1 January 2007 – 3 July 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Office created |
| Succeeded by | Victor Perera |
| 6th Governor of North Eastern Province | |
| In office 21 January 2006 – 31 December 2006 | |
| Preceded by | Tyronne Fernando |
| Succeeded by | Office abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 12 June 1953 Colombo, Dominion of Ceylon |
| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Spouse | Nishani Wijewickrama |
| Children | a son Chatura and daughter Ranmali |
| Alma mater | Thurstan College |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Sri Lanka |
| Branch/service | Sri Lanka Navy |
| Years of service | 1971 - 2005 |
| Rank | Vice Admiral |
| Commands | Chief of Staff of Sri Lanka Navy,[2] Deputy Area Commander Northern Naval Area Deputy Area Commander Western Naval Area Commander Southern Naval Area Commander Eastern Naval Area |
| Battles/wars | Sri Lankan Civil War |
| Awards |  Rana Sura Padakkama Vishista Seva Vibhushanaya Uttama Seva Padakkama Sri Lanka Armed Services Long Service Medal Sri Lanka Armed Services Long Service Medal Riviresa Campaign Services Medal |
Vice Admiral Mohan Wijewickrama, RSP, VSV, USP (born 12 June 1953) is a former Sri Lankan senior naval officer turned politician. He served as the Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy from 2001 to 2005. He was appointed Governor of North Eastern Province from 2006 to 2007 and Governor of Eastern Province from 2007 to 2015, while serving as acting Governor of Northern Province. He was the former Sri Lankan High Commissioner to Pakistan .[2]