Tofiga Vaevalu Falani | |
|---|---|
| Falani in 2021 | |
| 10th Governor-General of Tuvalu | |
| In office 29 September 2021 –27 September 2026 | |
| Monarchs | |
| Prime Minister | Kausea Natano Feleti Teo |
| Preceded by | Samuelu Teo (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Temukisa Auina Penehuro Hauma |
| Chancellor of the University of the South Pacific | |
| Assumed office 1 July 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Tupou VI |
| Personal details | |
| Spouse | Lady Tangira Falani [1] |
Sir Tofiga Vaevalu Falani is a Tuvaluan religious minister who served as Governor-General of Tuvalu from 2021 to 2026 and the president of the Church of Tuvalu since 2008. [2] In his capacity as church president,he has represented the church at meetings of the Central Committee of the World Council of Churches in 2009 [3] and 2011. [4]
Falani previously served as the acting governor-general on 14 August 2017 during the absence of Sir Iakoba Italeli. [5]
In September 2021,Falani was appointed Governor-General of Tuvalu by Queen Elizabeth II. As governor-general,Falani represents the reigning monarch of Tuvalu in the country,acting as viceroy for Tuvalu. His term was due to expire in September 2025,but was extended for 12 months. [6]
| Viceregal styles of Sir Tofiga Vaevalu Falani | |
|---|---|
| | |
| Reference style | His Excellency |
| Spoken style | Your Excellency |
Falani was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for public and community service in the 2014 New Year Honours. [7] [8]
On 18 September 2022,Falani was appointed by King Charles III as Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George (GCMG) in the 2022 Special Honours. [9] [10] [11]