Tallis Obed Moses
Tallis Obed Moses (born 24 October 1954) is a ni-Vanuatu pastor who has been President of Vanuatu from 6 July 2017 to 23 July 2022.[3]
Tallis Obed Moses | |
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| President of Vanuatu | |
| In office 6 July 2017 – 23 July 2022 | |
| Prime Minister | Charlot Salwai Bob Loughman |
| Preceded by | Esmon Saimon (Acting) |
| Succeeded by | Nikenike Vurobaravu |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 24, 1954[1] Port Vato, West Ambrym, Vanuatu |
| Political party | Independent |
| Spouse(s) | Estella Moses[2] |
| Alma mater | Sydney Missionary and Bible College |
Biography
Moses was originally from Port Vato, West Ambrym.[1] He attended Primary School from 1964 to 1967. He later worked for the Teaching Service as a teacher in various schools,[4] before attending the Tangoa Presbyterian Bible Institute in South Santo in 1978.[1] He studied at the Sydney Missionary and Bible College in Australia from 1980 to 1981 and graduated with Diploma in Divinity and Mission.[4] He later studied at Talua Ministry Training Centre between 1985 and 1986, graduating with a Diploma in Theology. He went back to Australia in 1989 and studied at the Alan Walker College of Evangelism, where he graduated in 1989 with Certificate of Merit.[5]
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| Preceded by Esmon Saimon Acting | President of Vanuatu 2017–present | Incumbent |