Today, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. of the Republic of Liberia announced the nomination and appointment of new members to various government institutions. These appointments will impact the Ministry of Information Cultural Affairs & Tourism, the Office of War Crimes Court, the National Disaster Management Agency, and Lofa County University. However, it is important to note that these appointments are subject to confirmation by the Liberian Senate.
The following individuals have been nominated and appointed:
- Ministry of Information Cultural Affairs & Tourism
- Mr. Daniel O. Sando – Deputy Minister for Press & Public Affairs
- Mr. Nat Bayjay – Deputy Minister for Technical Services
- Mr. Rufus Paul – Assistant Minister for Technical Services
- Ms. Maylouisa Noel Hill – Assistant Minister for New Media & National Branding
- Ms. Angel M. Morris – Assistant Minister for Culture
- Office of War Crimes Court
- Cllr. Jonathan Massaquoi – Executive Director
III. Board of the National Disaster Management Agency
- Representative of the Ministry of Internal Affairs – Chairperson
- Representative of the Ministry of Health – Co-Chair
- Representative of the Ministry of Justice – Member
- Representative of the Ministry of Finance – Member
- Representative of the Ministry of Public Works – Member
- Representative of the Ministry of Defense – Member
- Representative of the Ministry of Agriculture – Member
- Representative of the Ministry of Mines & Energy – Member
- Representative of the Environmental Protection Agency – Member
- Representative of the United Nations Country Team – Member
- Representative of the Liberia Maritime Authority – Member
- Ansu V.S. Dulleh – Executive Director of the Agency, Secretary
- Board of Lofa University
- Bishop G. Victor Padmore – Chairman, Representative of the Visitor
- Minister of Education – Member, Ex Officio, Statutory Member
- Representative of the National Commission on Higher Education – Statutory Member
- Sen. Momo Cyrus, House of Senate – Statutory Member
- Hon. Julie Wiah, House of Representatives – Statutory Member
- President of the Alumni Association of Lofa County – Statutory Member
- Madam Finda Boakai – Member, Lofa Marketing Association
- James A. Cooper – Member, Cooperatives
- Mrs. Annie Markelee Flomo – Member, Civil Society
- Joseph K. Kabbah – Member, Representative of the Community
- John Selma – Member, Voinjama District
- Mohammed Kanneh – Member, Vahun District
- Cllr. Lavela Koboi Johnson – Member, Zorzor District
- Hon. Brownie J. Samukai – Member, Foya District
- Mamassa Kamara – Member, Quardu-Gboni District
- Cllr. Viama Blama – Member, Kolahun District
- James L. Yolkmolo – Member, Salayea District
These appointments supersede any previously published appointments in similar agencies and positions. President Boakai urges all the nominees to uphold diligence, commitment, integrity, professionalism, and loyalty in their service to the country.
The nomination and appointment of these individuals reflect President Boakai’s commitment to strengthening key government institutions and ensuring that qualified individuals are in positions of leadership. These appointments are expected to contribute to the effective functioning and development of Liberia.
The confirmation process by the Liberian Senate will provide an opportunity for further scrutiny and evaluation of the nominees’ qualifications and suitability for their respective roles. The President and the government look forward to a smooth confirmation process and the subsequent commencement of the appointed individuals’ duties.
As Liberia continues its journey towards progress and development, the new appointees are expected to bring their expertise and dedication to their roles, contributing to the country’s growth and the well-being of its citizens.
