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.

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

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

[5] 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.

Falani signing the book of condolence for Queen Elizabeth II at Lancaster House on 17 September 2022
Falani meeting the Princess of Wales at Buckingham Palace , 5 May 2023