Executive Mansion, Monrovia –: President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has made series of strategic appointments aimed at strengthening institutional governance, deepening legislative collaboration, and improving operational efficiency across key sectors of the Liberian government.
The institutions include the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA), Civil Service Agency (CSA), Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) and the Presidential Legislative Liaison Office.
The appointments are as follows:
I. National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA):
Following the 2017 Act creating the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority, and in line with the amended Title 23 of the Natural Resources Law, the President has appointed the following statutory members to the NaFAA Board:
- Minister of Agriculture – Chairperson
- Ministry of National Defense – Member
- Ministry of Finance and Development Planning – Member
- Ministry of Commerce & Industry – Member
- Liberia Maritime Authority – Member
- The Director General of NaFAA – Secretary & Ex-Officio
Additionally, the following individuals have been appointed as non-statutory members:
- Ms. Mary Kwekwe
- Mr. George Dixon
- Ms. Bernice Alpha
- Mrs. Estelle Liberty-Kemoh (Representative, National Aquaculture & Inland Fisheries Federation)
II. Civil Service Agency (CSA)
In accordance with Section 66.23 of the Civil Service Agency Act of 1973 and following the resignation of Hon. Dwight Momolu Harvey due to personal reasons, the President has appointed Dr. Puchu Leona Bernard to the CSA Board of Appeal following his vetting and subsequent recommendation by the CSA.
III. Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) Board
In response to a request by the Board of the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC), the President has approved the recomposition of its Board of Directors to enhance technical expertise. The following appointments have been made to replace Rev. Dr. Samuel Reeves and Cllr. Carlos Smith:
- Mr. Albert N. Forh – A control engineer with over 20 years of experience in mechanical and electrical systems
- •Hon. Nyan Martin – A distinguished public servant and experienced leader
IV. Presidential Legislative Liaisons
To strengthen coordination between the Executive and the Legislature, the President has made the following appointments:
- Honorable Emerson V. Kamara, former Representative of Grand Cape Mount County, Legislative Liaison to the House of Representatives.
- Honorable Sando D. Johnson, former Senator of Bomi County, Legislative Liaison to the Liberian Senate.
Both appointees are expected to bring seasoned legislative experience and a deep commitment to national service in advancing the legislative agenda of the Executive.
These appointments are a reaffirmation of the President’s commitment to good governance, professionalism, and sectorial effectiveness across all branches and functions of government.
President Boakai calls on all appointed officials of government to continue to demonstrate diligence, commitment, integrity, professionalism, and loyalty in service to country.
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