Mr. Gigovas is a middle-aged fisherman living in Sri Lanka who plays a crucial role in "The Boat People" by Sharon Bala. He is a hardworking and dedicated father who supports his family through his job as a fisherman.
Mr. Gigovas was on a routine fishing trip when he encountered a boat full of Tamil refugees seeking asylum in Canada. Despite facing pressure from authorities to turn them in, Mr. Gigovas shows compassion and kindness towards the refugees, providing them with food, water, and shelter.
His moral dilemma of whether to follow the law or help those in need drives a significant part of the plot in the novel, highlighting the complexities of immigration and human rights issues.