Sir Tofiga Vaevalu Falani is a Tuvaluan religious minister who has served as Governor-General of Tuvalu since 2021 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]
His Excellency The Reverend Sir Tofiga Vaevalu Falani | |
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 Falani in 2021 | |
| 10th Governor-General of Tuvalu | |
| Assumed office 29 September 2021 | |
| Monarchs | |
| Prime Minister | Kausea Natano Feleti Teo |
| Preceded by | Samuelu Teo (acting) |
| Personal details | |
| Spouse | Lady Tangira Falani[1] |
Governor-General of Tuvalu
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In September 2021, Falani was appointed Governor-General of Tuvalu by Queen Elizabeth II.
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As governor-general, Falani represents the reigning monarch of Tuvalu in the country, therefore effectively acting as Tuvalu's head of state. Falani previously served as the acting governor-general on 14 August 2017 during the absence of Sir Iakoba Italeli.[5]
Honours
| Viceregal styles of Sir Tofiga Vaevalu Falani | |
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| 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.[6][7]
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.[8][9][10]
References
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