Tofiga Vaevalu Falani

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. 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 and 2011.

Governor-General of Tuvalu

Falani previously served as the acting governor-general on 14 August 2017 during the absence of Sir Iakoba Italeli.

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.

Honours

Falani was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for public and community service in the 2014 New Year Honours.

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.