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.^[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 GCMG MBE
Falani in 2021
10th Governor-General of Tuvalu
Incumbent
Assumed office 29 September 2021
Monarchs	Elizabeth II Charles III
Prime Minister	Kausea Natano Feleti Teo
Preceded by	Samuelu Teo (acting)
Personal details
Spouse	Lady Tangira Falani[1]

Governor-General of Tuvalu

Falani signing the book of condolence for Queen Elizabeth II at Lancaster House on 17 September 2022

In September 2021, Falani was appointed Governor-General of Tuvalu by Queen Elizabeth II.

Falani meeting the Princess of Wales at Buckingham Palace, 5 May 2023

As governor-general, Falani represents the reigning monarch of Tuvalu in the country, acting as viceroy for Tuvalu. 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
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]