Minister of Works, Energy and Communications (1999-2001); Minister for Natural Resources (2001-2002)
In office 1999–2002
Prime Minister
Ionatana Ionatana (1999-2000);[1] Lagitupu Tuilimu (2000-2001); Faimalaga Luka (2001); and Koloa Talake (2001–2002)
Member of the Tuvaluan Parliament for Niutao
In office 26 March 1998 – 3 August 2006
Member of the Tuvaluan Parliament for Niutao (serving with Fauoa Maani)
In office 31 March 2015 – 26 January 2024
Preceded by
Vete Sakaio
Personal details
Born
Samuelu Penitala Teo
Political party
Independent
Samuelu Penitala Teo is a Tuvaluan politician. He is the son of Sir Fiatau Penitala Teo who was appointed as the first Governor General of Tuvalu (1978–1986) following independence from Great Britain.[2] Samuelu Teo himself served as the Acting Governor-General of Tuvalu from January until 28 September 2021.[3][4] He had succeeded Acting Governor-General Teniku Talesi[5] and remained in office until the Rev. Tofiga Vaevalu Falani was sworn in as the 10th Governor-General in September 2021.
His spouse is Miliaga Samuelu Teo.[6]
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