Tofiga Vaevalu Falani

Tofiga Vaevalu Falani MBE[1] was appointed the President of Te Ekalesia Kelisiano Tuvalu in 2008,[2] and represented the church at meetings of the World Council of Churches, Central Committee in 2009,[3] and 2011.[4] In 2021 he was appointed as the Governor-General of Tuvalu. The 29 September 2021 was the date of his investiture ceremony.

His Excellency
Tofiga Vaevalu Falani
MBE
10th Governor-General of Tuvalu
Assumed office
29 September 2021
MonarchElizabeth II
Prime MinisterKausea Natano
Preceded bySamuelu Teo (acting)

Falani had been previously appointed as Acting Governor General on 14 August 2017, to perform the functions of Sir Iakoba Taeia Italeli when he was absent from Tuvalu.[5]

He was appointed as a Member of the British Empire for public and community service in the 2014 New Year Honours.[6]

References
  1. "Awards list – Tuvalu". London Gazette (Supplement: 60732, Page: 47). 31 December 2013. Retrieved 16 October 2021.
  2. Simati, Sunema Pie (2 September 2009). "A case study of PAC Migrants and their families" (PDF). Massey University. Retrieved 16 October 2021.
  3. "Full text of "Fifty-Eighth Meeting of the Central Committee"". World Council of Churches. 2 September 2009. Retrieved 16 October 2021.
  4. "Full text of "Fifty-Ninth Meeting of the Central Committee"". World Council of Churches. 20 February 2011. Retrieved 16 October 2021.
  5. "Rev. Tofiga Falani appointed Acting Governor General". Fenui News. 15 August 2017. Retrieved 16 October 2021.
  6. "New Year honours 2014: the full list". The Guardian. 31 December 2013. Retrieved 16 October 2021.
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