title: Tulaga Manuella
text: # Tulaga Manuella
  
  Sir Tulaga Manuella, GCMG, MBE (born 26 August 1936) is a political figure from the Pacific nation of Tuvalu.
  
  ## Background
  
  Prior to embarking on a political role, Manuella was previously a civil service accountant and secretary of the Church of Tuvalu.
  
  ## Governor General of Tuvalu
  
  Manuella was appointed Governor-General of Tuvalu on June 21, 1994, as the representative of Elizabeth II, Queen of Tuvalu. He served in this office until June 26, 1998.
  
  ## Personal honours
  
  Manuella was appointed to the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George in 1996.
  
  