Meet the Cabinet Leaders
The Cabinet of Liberia have the real super powers as administraion to lead country.
Honorable Jeremiah Kpan Koung
Vice President - The Republic of Liberia
Hon. Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan
Minister - Minister of Finance
Hon. Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan
Minister - Minister of Finance
Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan brings over two decades of service in public finance, diplomacy, and international development. He has held multiple senior positions in government, including Minister of Finance, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Director General of the Bureau of the Budget of the Republic of Liberia. He also served as Country Manager for the African Development Bank (AfDB) in Uganda, where he managed a portfolio of over US$2.2 billion.
In his earlier public service, he led Liberia’s attainment of the HIPC Completion Point in 2010, securing the cancellation of nearly US$5 billion in debt, and championed key reforms such as the passage of the Public Financial Management Law, the introduction of the Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS), and the adoption of IPSAS accounting standards. He also spearheaded funding for major infrastructure projects including the Redlight–Guinea border and Monrovia–Buchanan highways, and increased budget transparency and introduced the County Development Fund.
As Foreign Minister, he concluded major bilateral agreements, represented Liberia at global diplomatic forums, and helped reopen several diplomatic missions for Liberia around the world. As the current Minister of Finance and Development, Minister Ngafuan played a central role in the development of the “Arrest Agenda for Inclusive Development” and Liberia’s 15 County Development Agendas. Beyond government, he has served on the Board of Ecobank Liberia and led the 2017 presidential campaign for Joseph Nyuma Boakai. Minister Ngafuan holds an MBA in Finance and Accounting from the University of Rochester, a BBA in Accounting and Economics from the University of Liberia (summa cum laude), and a diploma in Accounting from Booker Washington Institute.
In his earlier public service, he led Liberia’s attainment of the HIPC Completion Point in 2010, securing the cancellation of nearly US$5 billion in debt, and championed key reforms such as the passage of the Public Financial Management Law, the introduction of the Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS), and the adoption of IPSAS accounting standards. He also spearheaded funding for major infrastructure projects including the Redlight–Guinea border and Monrovia–Buchanan highways, and increased budget transparency and introduced the County Development Fund.
As Foreign Minister, he concluded major bilateral agreements, represented Liberia at global diplomatic forums, and helped reopen several diplomatic missions for Liberia around the world. As the current Minister of Finance and Development, Minister Ngafuan played a central role in the development of the “Arrest Agenda for Inclusive Development” and Liberia’s 15 County Development Agendas. Beyond government, he has served on the Board of Ecobank Liberia and led the 2017 presidential campaign for Joseph Nyuma Boakai. Minister Ngafuan holds an MBA in Finance and Accounting from the University of Rochester, a BBA in Accounting and Economics from the University of Liberia (summa cum laude), and a diploma in Accounting from Booker Washington Institute.
Madam Sara Beysolow Nyanti
Minister - Minister of Foreign Affairs
Madam Sara Beysolow Nyanti
Minister - Minister of Foreign Affairs
H.E Sara Beysolow Nyanti, is a diplomat, public servant, and international peace and development practitioner. As Liberia’s Chief Diplomatic Representative, Minister Nyanti currently has been instrumental in re-energizing Liberia’s global engagement, most notably by securing Liberia’s successful election to a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (2026–2027).
As the Dean of the Cabinet, she serves as an advisor to the President of the Republic of Liberia on foreign policy and helps to shape strategic policy direction in the implementation of national priorities in Liberia.
She’s is currently spearheading Liberia’s economic diplomacy agenda, strengthening bilateral and multilateral partnerships, enhancing the country’s international reputation, and leading key reforms in the foreign service—including the decentralization of passport services and the expansion of Liberia’s diplomatic presence abroad.
Prior to her appointment as Foreign Minister, she held senior leadership roles within the United Nations, including UN Resident Coordinator in South Sudan and Nepal, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Assistant Secretary-General in the UN Peacekeeping Mission (UNMISS).
Before her international career, Minister Nyanti served as Director of the National AIDS Control Program, where she led the mobilization of Global Fund resources to fight HIV/AIDS.
A passionate advocate for women's empowerment and inclusive governance, Minister Nyanti is recognized for her empathetic and principled leadership style—marked by integrity, service, and a commitment to justice, peace, and sustainable development.
As the Dean of the Cabinet, she serves as an advisor to the President of the Republic of Liberia on foreign policy and helps to shape strategic policy direction in the implementation of national priorities in Liberia.
She’s is currently spearheading Liberia’s economic diplomacy agenda, strengthening bilateral and multilateral partnerships, enhancing the country’s international reputation, and leading key reforms in the foreign service—including the decentralization of passport services and the expansion of Liberia’s diplomatic presence abroad.
Prior to her appointment as Foreign Minister, she held senior leadership roles within the United Nations, including UN Resident Coordinator in South Sudan and Nepal, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Assistant Secretary-General in the UN Peacekeeping Mission (UNMISS).
Before her international career, Minister Nyanti served as Director of the National AIDS Control Program, where she led the mobilization of Global Fund resources to fight HIV/AIDS.
A passionate advocate for women's empowerment and inclusive governance, Minister Nyanti is recognized for her empathetic and principled leadership style—marked by integrity, service, and a commitment to justice, peace, and sustainable development.
Brigadier General (Retired) Geraldine Janet George
Minister - Ministry of National Defense
Brigadier General (Retired) Geraldine Janet George
Minister - Ministry of National Defense
Brigadier General Geraldine Janet George (Rtd.) brings nearly two decades of experience in defense operations, military command, and institutional management.
She served in a wide range of strategic roles within the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL), including Company Commander, Provost Marshal, Legal Officer, Assistant Chief of Staff for both Personnel and Operations, and later as Deputy Chief of Staff. She also represented Liberia in international peace operations as G-5 Plans Officer with the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA).
Prior to her current appointment, she served as Deputy Minister for Operations at the Ministry of National Defense. As Minister, she serves as the President’s principal advisor on military and defense matters and is responsible for policy development, civilian oversight, interagency coordination, and representing Liberia in regional and international defense forums. She also oversees the administration, budgeting, logistics, and operational readiness of the AFL, ensuring the armed forces remain professional and subordinate to civilian authority. General George holds a Master’s degree in International Relations from Webster University, a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from AME Zion University, and has completed extensive military and professional training in the United States, Sierra Leone, Italy, and Egypt. She is a graduate of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College and has earned certifications in defense decision-making, strategic leadership, counterterrorism, and public sector management.
Her leadership reflects Liberia’s ongoing commitment to democratic civilian control, security sector reform, and regional stability.
She served in a wide range of strategic roles within the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL), including Company Commander, Provost Marshal, Legal Officer, Assistant Chief of Staff for both Personnel and Operations, and later as Deputy Chief of Staff. She also represented Liberia in international peace operations as G-5 Plans Officer with the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA).
Prior to her current appointment, she served as Deputy Minister for Operations at the Ministry of National Defense. As Minister, she serves as the President’s principal advisor on military and defense matters and is responsible for policy development, civilian oversight, interagency coordination, and representing Liberia in regional and international defense forums. She also oversees the administration, budgeting, logistics, and operational readiness of the AFL, ensuring the armed forces remain professional and subordinate to civilian authority. General George holds a Master’s degree in International Relations from Webster University, a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from AME Zion University, and has completed extensive military and professional training in the United States, Sierra Leone, Italy, and Egypt. She is a graduate of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College and has earned certifications in defense decision-making, strategic leadership, counterterrorism, and public sector management.
Her leadership reflects Liberia’s ongoing commitment to democratic civilian control, security sector reform, and regional stability.
Dr. J. Alexander Nuetah
Minister - Ministry of Agriculture
Dr. J. Alexander Nuetah
Minister - Ministry of Agriculture
Dr. J. Alexander Nuetah is an Agricultural Economist with more than twenty years of professional experience working with the Ministries of Agriculture, and Finance and Development Planning of the Republic of Liberia, multilateral institutions such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Bank, and the United Nations World Food Program.
Dr. Nuetah began his professional career as Planning Officer at the Ministry of Agriculture in 2003 before traveling to the People’s Republic of China for his graduate and postgraduate studies (2005-2011).
Upon his return to Liberia, Dr. Nuetah served as Senior Economist responsible for macroeconomic analysis and forecasting at the then Ministry of Finance of Liberia before being promoted to the position of Assistant Minister for Economic and Financial Sector Policy at the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning. After about four years of service at the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, Dr. Nuetah moved to the IMF in 2015 where he served as an Economist. Most recently, he served as National Consultant for the World Bank to develop Liberia’s Food Security Crisis Preparedness Plan (FSCPP). Prior to joining the World Bank as a consultant, he served in the capacities of Value Chain and Food System Expert as well as Program Policy Officer at the World Food Programme (WFP) Liberia country office, and then to WFP Uganda office as Value Chain and Food System Consultant.
Dr. Nuetah has also served as a consultant for the African Development Bank in project proposal development and conducted an assessment of Public Policy and Agricultural Development in Liberia funded by the Chinese Government through its Embassy in Liberia. Dr. Nuetah has also served as National Consultant for ZOA-Liberia in project evaluation, and the ECOWAS Commission for development of Liberia’s Food Security Storage Strategy. In addition to his consultancy experience, Dr. Nuetah also served on the USAID-funded Liberia Economic Policy Dialogue Activity project as Policy Reform Expert/Principal Economist.
He is an academic, serving as an Assistant Professor of Agricultural Economics at the University of Liberia, and has also lectured part-time at the Alexander B. Cummings School of Graduate Studies of the African Methodist Episcopal University in Liberia. Dr. Nuetah earned his Bachelor of Science in General Agriculture from the University of Liberia before pursuing master’s and PhD degrees in Regional Economics and Agricultural Economics at China Agricultural University in Beijing. He has undertaken advanced professional training in macroeconomics, including Tax Administration and Revenue Forecasting at Duke University (USA) and Public Financial Management at the IMF Training Institute. His expertise covers Financial Programming and Policies, Macroeconomic Diagnostics, Financial Market Analysis, Debt Sustainability Analysis, Macroeconometric Forecasting, Data Analysis using Excel, Tax Analysis, Governance, and Macroeconomic Management in Natural Resource–Rich Countries. A committed researcher, Dr. Nuetah has published and contributed to multiple articles in peer-reviewed journals.
Currently, Dr. Nuetah serves as Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Liberia.
Dr. Nuetah began his professional career as Planning Officer at the Ministry of Agriculture in 2003 before traveling to the People’s Republic of China for his graduate and postgraduate studies (2005-2011).
Upon his return to Liberia, Dr. Nuetah served as Senior Economist responsible for macroeconomic analysis and forecasting at the then Ministry of Finance of Liberia before being promoted to the position of Assistant Minister for Economic and Financial Sector Policy at the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning. After about four years of service at the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, Dr. Nuetah moved to the IMF in 2015 where he served as an Economist. Most recently, he served as National Consultant for the World Bank to develop Liberia’s Food Security Crisis Preparedness Plan (FSCPP). Prior to joining the World Bank as a consultant, he served in the capacities of Value Chain and Food System Expert as well as Program Policy Officer at the World Food Programme (WFP) Liberia country office, and then to WFP Uganda office as Value Chain and Food System Consultant.
Dr. Nuetah has also served as a consultant for the African Development Bank in project proposal development and conducted an assessment of Public Policy and Agricultural Development in Liberia funded by the Chinese Government through its Embassy in Liberia. Dr. Nuetah has also served as National Consultant for ZOA-Liberia in project evaluation, and the ECOWAS Commission for development of Liberia’s Food Security Storage Strategy. In addition to his consultancy experience, Dr. Nuetah also served on the USAID-funded Liberia Economic Policy Dialogue Activity project as Policy Reform Expert/Principal Economist.
He is an academic, serving as an Assistant Professor of Agricultural Economics at the University of Liberia, and has also lectured part-time at the Alexander B. Cummings School of Graduate Studies of the African Methodist Episcopal University in Liberia. Dr. Nuetah earned his Bachelor of Science in General Agriculture from the University of Liberia before pursuing master’s and PhD degrees in Regional Economics and Agricultural Economics at China Agricultural University in Beijing. He has undertaken advanced professional training in macroeconomics, including Tax Administration and Revenue Forecasting at Duke University (USA) and Public Financial Management at the IMF Training Institute. His expertise covers Financial Programming and Policies, Macroeconomic Diagnostics, Financial Market Analysis, Debt Sustainability Analysis, Macroeconometric Forecasting, Data Analysis using Excel, Tax Analysis, Governance, and Macroeconomic Management in Natural Resource–Rich Countries. A committed researcher, Dr. Nuetah has published and contributed to multiple articles in peer-reviewed journals.
Currently, Dr. Nuetah serves as Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Liberia.
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Mr. Roland Layfette Giddings
Minister - Ministry of Public Works
Mr. Roland Layfette Giddings
Minister - Ministry of Public Works
Hon. Roland Layfette Giddings is responsible for overseeing the design, construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance of the nation’s highways, bridges, seaports, airports, and other public infrastructure.
His leadership covers three key departments: Technical Services, Administration, and Rural Development, ensuring strategic investments in road and bridge projects that expand national connectivity, facilitate cross-border trade, and improve farmers’ access to markets.
Before his appointment, Hon. Giddings served as Deputy Minister for Administration at the Ministry of Public Works (2014–2018), managing financial systems, procurement, human resources, and asset management.
He began his public service in 2007 as Program Assistant in the Liberia Reconstruction and Development Committee Secretariat, contributing to the launch of the 2008 Poverty Reduction Strategy, later heading the Secretariat of the Economic Management Team and serving as Senior Program Officer in the President’s Delivery Unit under a World Bank–supported infrastructure program. From 2018 to 2023, he was Chief Executive Officer of Lalefette Services Incorporated, a transport logistics and management consultancy. He has also worked as a Research Associate on a Rockefeller Foundation–funded study of Liberia-China economic engagement and has been a lecturer at the African Methodist Episcopal University since 2007, joining the United Methodist University faculty in 2019.
Hon.. Giddings holds a Bachelor’s degree in Management with a minor in Economics from the African Methodist Episcopal University and a Master’s degree in Business Administration with a specialization in Marketing from Wuhan University of Technology in China. A dedicated public servant and educator, he also serves on the AME University Foundation Board and has led community service initiatives including the establishment of Liberia’s first computer laboratory for visually impaired students.
His leadership covers three key departments: Technical Services, Administration, and Rural Development, ensuring strategic investments in road and bridge projects that expand national connectivity, facilitate cross-border trade, and improve farmers’ access to markets.
Before his appointment, Hon. Giddings served as Deputy Minister for Administration at the Ministry of Public Works (2014–2018), managing financial systems, procurement, human resources, and asset management.
He began his public service in 2007 as Program Assistant in the Liberia Reconstruction and Development Committee Secretariat, contributing to the launch of the 2008 Poverty Reduction Strategy, later heading the Secretariat of the Economic Management Team and serving as Senior Program Officer in the President’s Delivery Unit under a World Bank–supported infrastructure program. From 2018 to 2023, he was Chief Executive Officer of Lalefette Services Incorporated, a transport logistics and management consultancy. He has also worked as a Research Associate on a Rockefeller Foundation–funded study of Liberia-China economic engagement and has been a lecturer at the African Methodist Episcopal University since 2007, joining the United Methodist University faculty in 2019.
Hon.. Giddings holds a Bachelor’s degree in Management with a minor in Economics from the African Methodist Episcopal University and a Master’s degree in Business Administration with a specialization in Marketing from Wuhan University of Technology in China. A dedicated public servant and educator, he also serves on the AME University Foundation Board and has led community service initiatives including the establishment of Liberia’s first computer laboratory for visually impaired students.
Dr. Louise Kpoto
Minister - Ministry of Health and Social Welfare
Dr. Louise Kpoto
Minister - Ministry of Health and Social Welfare
Dr. Louise Mapleh Kpoto is a medical doctor, fertility specialist, and public health professional whose career has combined clinical excellence with leadership in health policy and governance in Liberia. Her clinical expertise spans assisted reproductive technology, laparoscopy, and abdominal ultrasound, particularly adapted to low-resource settings.
Dr. Kpoto has served as President of the Liberia Medical and Dental Association, President of the University of Liberia Student Union, and Director of the Epidemiology Unit at the Ministry of Health, which later became part of the National Public Health Institute of Liberia. She is a member of several international professional bodies, including the American Public Health Association and the World Laparoscopy Association.
As Minister of Health, she is focused on addressing equity gaps in healthcare access and outcomes, advancing reforms that strengthen Liberia’s health system.
She holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Biology from the University of Liberia, a Doctor of Medicine from the A. M. Dogliotti College of Medicine, a Master of Public Health from Tulane University, a PhD in Tropical Medicine from the University of Liverpool, and a Master of Medicine in Obstetrics and Gynecology from the University of Nairobi. She has also pursued advanced training in fertility treatment in India and earned a Postgraduate Diploma in Sexual and Reproductive Medicine from the University of South Wales.
Dr. Kpoto has served as President of the Liberia Medical and Dental Association, President of the University of Liberia Student Union, and Director of the Epidemiology Unit at the Ministry of Health, which later became part of the National Public Health Institute of Liberia. She is a member of several international professional bodies, including the American Public Health Association and the World Laparoscopy Association.
As Minister of Health, she is focused on addressing equity gaps in healthcare access and outcomes, advancing reforms that strengthen Liberia’s health system.
She holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Biology from the University of Liberia, a Doctor of Medicine from the A. M. Dogliotti College of Medicine, a Master of Public Health from Tulane University, a PhD in Tropical Medicine from the University of Liverpool, and a Master of Medicine in Obstetrics and Gynecology from the University of Nairobi. She has also pursued advanced training in fertility treatment in India and earned a Postgraduate Diploma in Sexual and Reproductive Medicine from the University of South Wales.
Magdalene Dagoseh
Minister - Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Magdalene Dagoseh
Minister - Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Hon. Magdalene E. Dagoseh is a specialist in economics, policy analysis, and financial management. She has experience in both public and private sectors and has held roles such as Assistant Minister of Planning and Administration, Executive Director of the Liberia Community Development Foundation, and Board Member of the Liberia Civil Aviation Authority.
Throughout her career, she has demonstrated proficiency in policy management, institutional governance, and organizational leadership. Minister Dagoseh aspires to leverage her wealth of experience to drive economic growth, promote innovation, and champion sustainable development, solidifying her role as a key contributor to Liberia’s progress. Her academic background includes graduate studies in Finance & Banking, a Bachelor of Science in Economics, and a Diploma in Secretarial Science.
Throughout her career, she has demonstrated proficiency in policy management, institutional governance, and organizational leadership. Minister Dagoseh aspires to leverage her wealth of experience to drive economic growth, promote innovation, and champion sustainable development, solidifying her role as a key contributor to Liberia’s progress. Her academic background includes graduate studies in Finance & Banking, a Bachelor of Science in Economics, and a Diploma in Secretarial Science.
Cllr. J. Cole Bangalu
Minister - Ministry of Youth and Sport
Cllr. J. Cole Bangalu
Minister - Ministry of Youth and Sport
Cllr. Jeror Cole Bangalu’s career spans law, governance, and youth development. At the Ministry of Youth and Sports, he is advancing a national agenda for youth empowerment and sports development, leading initiatives such as the refurbishment of youth centers across multiple counties and the planning of a new ministry headquarters. Under his leadership, the ministry has launched a six-year strategic plan and developed institutional policies for human resources, procurement, asset management, and monitoring and evaluation. He has served in senior public sector roles including Deputy Minister of Labor (2012–2013) and Deputy Director General of the General Services Agency (2014–2017), and has practiced privately as Legal Counsel at Kemp & Associates Legal & Consultancy Chambers and as Managing Partner of Professional Justice Watch and Associates Inc. Cllr. Bangalu’s approach emphasizes creating an enabling environment for young people, using programs such as the Cadet Initiative, the National Service Program, Youth Opportunities for Job Training, the Small Business Youth Loan Scheme, and nationwide sports programs as pathways for economic empowerment.
He holds a Bachelor of Science degree, a Master of Arts degree, and a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Liberia’s Louis Arthur Grimes School of Law. A licensed and active member of both the Liberia National Bar Association and the Supreme Court Bar, he is also a graduate of the Harvard Ministerial Leadership Program, which has strengthened his capacity for evidence-based policy design and impactful governance.
He holds a Bachelor of Science degree, a Master of Arts degree, and a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Liberia’s Louis Arthur Grimes School of Law. A licensed and active member of both the Liberia National Bar Association and the Supreme Court Bar, he is also a graduate of the Harvard Ministerial Leadership Program, which has strengthened his capacity for evidence-based policy design and impactful governance.
Sirleaf Tyler
Minister - Ministry of Transport
Mrs. Gbeme Horace Kollie
Minister - Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection
Mrs. Gbeme Horace Kollie
Minister - Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection
Hon. Gbeme Horace-Kollie is a peace and development specialist, disaster management professional, gender equality advocate, and champion for social inclusion with over two decades of experience across public service, development work, and institutional reform. Under her leadership, the ministry is implementing Spotlight 2.0, a USD 15.8 million initiative to eliminate violence against women and girls in eight counties through prevention, access to justice, institutional capacity building, and survivor services. She is also overseeing the Liberia Women Empowerment Project, valued at USD 44.6 million, which will reach 267,000 beneficiaries across six counties by improving livelihoods, fostering positive social norms, and supporting women-led climate-smart enterprises. Before her current role, Minister Horace-Kollie held senior positions including Deputy Minister for Operations at the Ministry of Internal Affairs, where she championed the passage of the National Disaster Management Act; National Reconciliation Officer at the Liberia Peacebuilding Office, where she helped develop the national Palava Hut mechanism; and Director of the Dedicated Funds Committee’s Secretariat for the Management of County Social Development Funds, leading major reforms for accountability and community participation.
She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, a Postgraduate Diploma in International Relations and Diplomacy, and a Master’s in Public Administration.
She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, a Postgraduate Diploma in International Relations and Diplomacy, and a Master’s in Public Administration.
Dr. Jarso Maley Jallah
Minister - Ministry of Education
Dr. Jarso Maley Jallah
Minister - Ministry of Education
Dr. Jarso Maley Jallah is a passionate advocate for inclusive education and the empowerment of girls, dedicating her 24-year career to advancing education as a cornerstone of national development. She currently serves as Liberia’s Minister of Education and its Representative on the Executive Board of UNESCO.
Her career began as a coordinator and counselor for the federal TRiO Program – Talent Search at the Community College of Rhode Island, where she championed the educational aspirations of disadvantaged students. She went on to join the University of Rhode Island in academic affairs and as an adjunct faculty member, also serving on the President’s Commission on the Status of Women to promote gender equity.
Dr. Jallah’s leadership in higher education continued in the United States, where she held senior academic and administrative roles, including Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs in the Division of Student Success and adjunct faculty at Delaware State University. She later returned to Liberia as Deputy Director General for Training and Manpower Development at the Liberia Institute of Public Administration (LIPA) and as Country Coordinator for the Anglophone West African Regional Public Sector Management Training Program.
A key contributor to Liberia’s educational reform, Dr. Jallah served as a consultant to the Ministry of Education, leading a comprehensive review of the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) system. Her work laid the foundation for a more responsive vocational education structure, bridging the skills gap and equipping Liberian youth with practical, market-ready competencies.
Her impact has been recognized both nationally and internationally. She is the 2020 recipient of the American Council on Education–Women’s Network Delaware “Rising Star” award, alongside multiple U.S. higher education leadership and service awards. On July 24, 2025, she was honored with the distinguished Dame Grand Band of the Humane Order of African Redemption (DGB-HOAR) by His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai, President of Liberia, at the National Investiture Ceremony.
Through her exceptional leadership and steadfast commitment to inclusive, quality education, Dr. Jallah continues to drive transformative change, positioning Liberia as a leader in educational reform on both the national and global stage.
Her career began as a coordinator and counselor for the federal TRiO Program – Talent Search at the Community College of Rhode Island, where she championed the educational aspirations of disadvantaged students. She went on to join the University of Rhode Island in academic affairs and as an adjunct faculty member, also serving on the President’s Commission on the Status of Women to promote gender equity.
Dr. Jallah’s leadership in higher education continued in the United States, where she held senior academic and administrative roles, including Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs in the Division of Student Success and adjunct faculty at Delaware State University. She later returned to Liberia as Deputy Director General for Training and Manpower Development at the Liberia Institute of Public Administration (LIPA) and as Country Coordinator for the Anglophone West African Regional Public Sector Management Training Program.
A key contributor to Liberia’s educational reform, Dr. Jallah served as a consultant to the Ministry of Education, leading a comprehensive review of the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) system. Her work laid the foundation for a more responsive vocational education structure, bridging the skills gap and equipping Liberian youth with practical, market-ready competencies.
Her impact has been recognized both nationally and internationally. She is the 2020 recipient of the American Council on Education–Women’s Network Delaware “Rising Star” award, alongside multiple U.S. higher education leadership and service awards. On July 24, 2025, she was honored with the distinguished Dame Grand Band of the Humane Order of African Redemption (DGB-HOAR) by His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai, President of Liberia, at the National Investiture Ceremony.
Through her exceptional leadership and steadfast commitment to inclusive, quality education, Dr. Jallah continues to drive transformative change, positioning Liberia as a leader in educational reform on both the national and global stage.
Hon. Sylvester M. Grigsby
Minister - Minister of State for Presidential Affairs
Mr. Dorbor Jallah
Minister - Liberia Revenue Authority
Hon. Wilmot Paye
Minister - Minister of Mines and Energy
Hon. Wilmot Paye
Minister - Minister of Mines and Energy
Hon. Wilmot Paye is a public servant, mining engineer, and a reformer with over two decades of leadership across government, party politics, and technical sectors. His career includes roles such as Project Mining Engineer, Assistant Minister for Research and Technical Services, Assistant Minister for Land and Rail Transport, and Assistant Minister for Commerce and Trade. He role in party politics include as National Secretary-General (2010–2016) and later National Chairman of the ruling Unity Party. Minister Paye currently chairs the Multi-Stakeholder Group of Liberia’s Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative and serves on several boards, including the Board of Trustees of the Adventist University of West Africa. A strong advocate for gender inclusion, he is the author of “Gender Awareness and Gender Equality in Liberia”. He also collaborated with the UN Economic Commission for Africa on the Strategic Women’s Action Plan (SWAP), which supported Liberia’s first post-conflict elections. In 2023, he led the Energy and Petroleum Cluster Working Group under the Joint Presidential Transition Team, where he helped assess the country’s mineral and energy sectors.
Minister Paye holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Mining Engineering from the University of Liberia.
Minister Paye holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Mining Engineering from the University of Liberia.
Cllr. N. Oswald Tweh
Minister - Minister of Justice
Cllr. N. Oswald Tweh
Minister - Minister of Justice
Cllr. N. Oswald Tweh, Sr provides legal guidance on various legal matters to the president and the government of Liberia and promotes the rule of law as Dean of the Supreme Court Bar. He overseas law enforcement agencies to ensure laws are enforced, thereby maintaining public order and safety. He is also responsible for prosecuting criminal cases and representing the state in legal proceedings while championing human rights and individual freedoms in Liberia. He was admitted to the Montserrado County Bar in 1986 and became a Counsellor-At-Law of the Supreme Court of Liberia in 1992, serving as the President of the Liberia National Bar Association from 2006 to 2008. He is also a member of the New York State Bar Association and the American Bar Association. Cllr. With over thirty-seven years of legal practice, he has made significant contributions to Liberia’s legal landscape, striving to enhance legal standards and uphold justice for all citizens.
He earned a BA from Cuttington University, and LL.B from the Louis Arthur Grimes School of Law, and a Master of Law (LL.M) in Taxation from Harvard Law School in 1988.
He earned a BA from Cuttington University, and LL.B from the Louis Arthur Grimes School of Law, and a Master of Law (LL.M) in Taxation from Harvard Law School in 1988.
Minister Jerolinmek Matthew Piah
Minister -Minister of Information, Culture, and Tourism
Minister Jerolinmek Matthew Piah
Minister -Minister of Information, Culture, and Tourism
Minister Jerolinmek Matthew Piah brings over a decade of public sector experience in governance, communication, and administrative leadership across different government insitutions in Liberia. Before his current appointment as the Minister, he served in several senior government roles, including Planning Officer and later Assistant Minister for Planning and Administration at the Ministry of Gender and Development, and subsequently as Deputy Minister for Public Affairs at the Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs and Tourism. In 2012, he was appointed Presidential Press Secretary to former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, a position he held throughout her second term until 2018. Prior to his public service, Minister Piah was active in student and civil society leadership, serving as National Coordinator of the National Child Rights Observatory Group (NACROG) from 2004 to 2007.
Minister Piah holds a Master of Public Administration from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, a Master of Arts in International Relations from the University of Liberia, and a Bachelor of Science in Agronomy, also from the University of Liberia.
Minister Piah holds a Master of Public Administration from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, a Master of Arts in International Relations from the University of Liberia, and a Bachelor of Science in Agronomy, also from the University of Liberia.
Hon. Jeff B. Blibo
Chairman of National Investment Commission
Hon. Jeff B. Blibo
Chairman of National Investment Commission
Hon. Jeff B. Blibo leads efforts and initiatives to shape Liberia’s investment strategy and drive economic growth through targeted foreign direct investment at the National Investment Commission. Before his appointment to the Commission, Hon. Blibo worked in both the financial and entrepreneurial sectors in the United States and across Africa. In the U.S., he worked with Merrill Lynch, First Union Securities, and Wachovia Securities, while he has spent over 20 years developing and managing businesses across Liberia and the Africa. He brings to the Commission a wealth of experience and firsthand insight into the opportunities and challenges faced by regional enterprises.
Hon. Blibo holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from the University of Alabama and a Master of Business Administration from Boston College. Minister Piah holds a Master of Public Administration from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, a Master of Arts in International Relations from the University of Liberia, and a Bachelor of Science in Agronomy, also from the University of Liberia.
Hon. Blibo holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from the University of Alabama and a Master of Business Administration from Boston College. Minister Piah holds a Master of Public Administration from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, a Master of Arts in International Relations from the University of Liberia, and a Bachelor of Science in Agronomy, also from the University of Liberia.
Hon. Galakpai Wozee Kortimai
Director General-General Service Agency
Hon. Galakpai Wozee Kortimai
Director General-General Service Agency
Hon. Galakpai Wozee Kortimai brings decades of administrative leadership and public service experience at both national and local levels. He previously served as Deputy Director General for Administration at the GSA, overseeing human resources, financial management, procurement, budgeting, and policy implementation. His career includes serving as Superintendent of Lofa County (2006–2012), where he led the development and execution of the County Development Agenda and supervised day-to-day county administration. Hon. Kortimai has also held leadership positions in cooperative development, agriculture, and local governance, including Board Chairman of the Darbodakei Farmers Cooperative Society, Co-Chairman of the Liberia Credit Union National Association, and Senior Advisor to LORMAZUI, a Liberia–Guinea cross-border cultural and development initiative. His earlier professional roles span contract management at the GSA, economic policy coordination with the Economic Management Team Secretariat, program administration in the Liberia Reconstruction and Development Committee, and community-based conflict resolution in Lofa County. Beyond government, he has been active in civil society, political leadership, and international representation, serving as Acting Chairman of the Unity Party Lofa County Branch, participating in Mano River Union conferences, and representing Liberia on presidential delegations abroad. Hon..
Kortimai holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics with a minor in Mathematics from the University of Liberia and is currently pursuing graduate studies in Regional Planning. His public service career reflects a consistent commitment to development, institutional reform, and community empowerment across Liberia.
Kortimai holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics with a minor in Mathematics from the University of Liberia and is currently pursuing graduate studies in Regional Planning. His public service career reflects a consistent commitment to development, institutional reform, and community empowerment across Liberia.
Dr. Josiah F. Joekai Jr.
Director General-Civil Service Agency
Dr. Josiah F. Joekai Jr.
Director General-Civil Service Agency
Dr. Josiah F. Joekai Jr. is a public servant and organizational development expert. He leads the Civil Serivce Agency with with over 16 years of experience in national security, education, elections, and democratic governance. Before the CSA, he served as the Executive Director of the Liberia National Commission on Arms and Director of Civic and Voter Education at the National Elections Commission, where he championed civic awareness and institutional reform, and Executive Programs Manager at the Connecticut Charter School Collective in the United States, where he led community engagement and educational advocacy across the state. He also worked with DMT Solutions Global Corporation, where his performance in customer service earned him the 2022 ICARE Award.
Dr. Joekai holds a Ph.D. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Adler University, a Master’s degree in Peace and Conflict Studies from the Kofi Annan Institute for Conflict Transformation at the University of Liberia.
Dr. Joekai holds a Ph.D. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Adler University, a Master’s degree in Peace and Conflict Studies from the Kofi Annan Institute for Conflict Transformation at the University of Liberia.
Christian Dunbar
Senior Advisor
Christian Dunbar
Senior Advisor
Christian Dunbar is an accomplished finance and investment executive with expertise in public finance, capital markets, and institutional investment. He most recently serves as Managing Partner at Frontier Bridge Advisory (FBA), a global consultancy dedicated to capital market advancement and facilitating institutional investments into African and other emerging markets. Previously, Hon. Dunbar served as Treasurer for the City of Philadelphia (2016–2020). In this capacity, he managed an investment portfolio valued at approximately $7 billion, oversaw a $9 billion debt portfolio, and served as a statutory member of the Philadelphia Gas Works pension plan. During both the Obama and Trump administrations, Hon. Dunbar was appointed Chairman of the Advisory Board for the Mobilizing Institutional Investors for the Development of Africa (MiDA) initiative. This program mobilized over $1 billion from U.S. institutional investors into African markets between 2017 and 2019. Building upon this successes in his previous roles, in 2022 Hon. Dunbar co-founded the Institutional Investor Network (IIN), another strategic initiative funded by USAID under the Biden Administration’s "Build Back Better World" agenda, implemented through Prosper Africa. IIN continues Hon. Dunbar’s commitment to fostering substantial capital mobilization to enhance infrastructure and economic growth throughout African markets.
Hon. Dunbar’s career reflects a consistent dedication to leveraging financial innovation and global partnerships to drive sustainable economic development in Liberia.
Dr. Joekai holds a Ph.D. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Adler University, a Master’s degree in Peace and Conflict Studies from the Kofi Annan Institute for Conflict Transformation at the University of Liberia.
Hon. Dunbar’s career reflects a consistent dedication to leveraging financial innovation and global partnerships to drive sustainable economic development in Liberia.
Dr. Joekai holds a Ph.D. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Adler University, a Master’s degree in Peace and Conflict Studies from the Kofi Annan Institute for Conflict Transformation at the University of Liberia.
Hon Nathaniel T. Kwabo
Director General of Cabinet
Hon Nathaniel T. Kwabo
Director General of Cabinet
Nathaniel T. Kwabo serves as the Director General of the Cabinet in the Government of Liberia, a role he assumed in early 2024 following his appointment by President Joseph Nyuma Boakai. In this position, Mr. Kwabo provides strategic guidance, coordination, and administrative support to the Cabinet—the government’s highest decision-making body. He also acts as a key adviser to the President and Cabinet, ensuring the effective implementation, coordination, and monitoring of cabinet decisions, national policies, and programs. As Director General of the Cabinet, one of Mr. Kwabo's main responsibilities is to oversee the implementation of the twin processes of the Performance Management and Compliance System (PMCS) and the Citizen Feedback Mechanism (CFM), which aim to enhance institutional performance, accountability, and integrity in government for better service delivery to citizens.
Mr. Kwabo is a public policy professional and researcher with more than three decades of experience spanning the public, private, and non-governmental sectors. His areas of interest and expertise include governance and democracy, public policy, conflict, and peacebuilding.
He is the co-founder and a former Director of the Center for Policy Studies (CERPS), an independent policy research institution established in collaboration with eminent Liberian scholars. CERPS is dedicated to rigorous, evidence-based research on policy issues vital to Liberia’s development and the broader West African region.
From 2011 to 2013, Mr. Kwabo led the National Core Team and served as Head of the Secretariat for Liberia’s long-term national visioning initiative. In this role, he was a principal drafter of Liberia Vision 2030, the country's strategic development framework.
Earlier, he served as Executive Director of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) of Liberia, which was mandated to investigate gross human rights violations and breaches of international humanitarian law committed during Liberia’s civil conflicts.
Mr. Kwabo is also the co-founder and current Chair of the Board of Directors of Liberia Democracy Watch (LDW), a not-for-profit, pro-democracy, and research organization he established in 1996 alongside former classmates from the University of Liberia. LDW promotes democratic governance, civic participation, and accountability.
Additionally, Mr. Kwabo worked in Washington, D.C., with non-profit organizations that promote civil liberties and community and neighborhood initiatives for low-income families. He is married and has two children.
He previously served for ten years as a Special Assistant and Assistant Minister at the Ministry of Labor, starting with the administration of Interim President Dr. Amos Sawyer. During his tenure, he coordinated international labor affairs and provided policy oversight on the implementation and enforcement of international labor standards.
Mr. Kwabo holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in Political Science, International Relations, and Conflict and Peace Studies from the University of Liberia and the School of International Service at American University in Washington, D.C., respectively.
Mr. Kwabo is a public policy professional and researcher with more than three decades of experience spanning the public, private, and non-governmental sectors. His areas of interest and expertise include governance and democracy, public policy, conflict, and peacebuilding.
He is the co-founder and a former Director of the Center for Policy Studies (CERPS), an independent policy research institution established in collaboration with eminent Liberian scholars. CERPS is dedicated to rigorous, evidence-based research on policy issues vital to Liberia’s development and the broader West African region.
From 2011 to 2013, Mr. Kwabo led the National Core Team and served as Head of the Secretariat for Liberia’s long-term national visioning initiative. In this role, he was a principal drafter of Liberia Vision 2030, the country's strategic development framework.
Earlier, he served as Executive Director of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) of Liberia, which was mandated to investigate gross human rights violations and breaches of international humanitarian law committed during Liberia’s civil conflicts.
Mr. Kwabo is also the co-founder and current Chair of the Board of Directors of Liberia Democracy Watch (LDW), a not-for-profit, pro-democracy, and research organization he established in 1996 alongside former classmates from the University of Liberia. LDW promotes democratic governance, civic participation, and accountability.
Additionally, Mr. Kwabo worked in Washington, D.C., with non-profit organizations that promote civil liberties and community and neighborhood initiatives for low-income families. He is married and has two children.
He previously served for ten years as a Special Assistant and Assistant Minister at the Ministry of Labor, starting with the administration of Interim President Dr. Amos Sawyer. During his tenure, he coordinated international labor affairs and provided policy oversight on the implementation and enforcement of international labor standards.
Mr. Kwabo holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in Political Science, International Relations, and Conflict and Peace Studies from the University of Liberia and the School of International Service at American University in Washington, D.C., respectively.