Faimalaga Luka
Faimalaga Luka (1940 – 19 August 2005) was a Tuvaluan politician and diplomat who served as the Governor-General of Tuvalu from 2003 to 2005. He was also a former Prime Minister of Tuvalu and held various other significant positions within the government of Tuvalu.
Early Life and Education[edit | edit source]
Faimalaga Luka was born in 1940 on the island of Nukufetau, one of the nine islands that make up Tuvalu. He received his early education in Tuvalu before pursuing further studies abroad.
Political Career[edit | edit source]
Luka's political career began in the 1980s when he was elected to the Parliament of Tuvalu. He quickly rose through the ranks, holding several ministerial positions.
Prime Minister of Tuvalu[edit | edit source]
Faimalaga Luka served as the Prime Minister of Tuvalu from 2001 to 2002. During his tenure, he focused on issues such as economic development, healthcare, and education. His term was marked by efforts to improve the nation's infrastructure and to address the challenges posed by climate change.
Governor-General of Tuvalu[edit | edit source]
In 2003, Luka was appointed as the Governor-General of Tuvalu, a position he held until his death in 2005. As Governor-General, he represented Queen Elizabeth II in Tuvalu and performed various ceremonial duties. His tenure was noted for his commitment to the welfare of the Tuvaluan people and his efforts to promote national unity.
Diplomatic Career[edit | edit source]
Before becoming Governor-General, Luka also served as Tuvalu's High Commissioner to Fiji, where he worked to strengthen diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Personal Life[edit | edit source]
Faimalaga Luka was known for his dedication to public service and his deep commitment to the people of Tuvalu. He passed away on 19 August 2005, leaving behind a legacy of leadership and service.
Legacy[edit | edit source]
Luka's contributions to Tuvalu's political and social landscape are remembered fondly by the people of Tuvalu. His efforts in various governmental roles have had a lasting impact on the nation's development.
See Also[edit | edit source]
- List of Prime Ministers of Tuvalu
- List of Governors-General of Tuvalu
- Politics of Tuvalu
- Tuvaluan Parliament
References[edit | edit source]
External Links[edit | edit source]
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD
|
WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia |
| Let Food Be Thy Medicine Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates |
Translate this page: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
தமிழ்,
తెలుగు,
Urdu,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
বাংলা
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
Greek,
português do Brasil,
polski,
română,
русский,
Nederlands,
norsk,
svenska,
suomi,
Italian
Middle Eastern & African
عربى,
Turkish,
Persian,
Hebrew,
Afrikaans,
isiZulu,
Kiswahili,
Other
Bulgarian,
Hungarian,
Czech,
Swedish,
മലയാളം,
मराठी,
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ,
ગુજરાતી,
Portuguese,
Ukrainian
Medical Disclaimer: WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. The information on WikiMD is provided as an information resource only, may be incorrect, outdated or misleading, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. Please consult your health care provider before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. WikiMD expressly disclaims responsibility, and shall have no liability, for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffered as a result of your reliance on the information contained in this site. By visiting this site you agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, which may from time to time be changed or supplemented by WikiMD. If you do not agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, you should not enter or use this site. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.
Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD
