Augustine K. Ngafuan
Augustine K. Ngafuan is the Finance Minister of Liberia, known for his role in managing the country's economic policies and financial strategies. He recently made headlines regarding the cancellation of multiple USAID-funded projects in Liberia, which has left the government scrambling to fill a significant funding gap affecting critical sectors like healthcare, education, and governance.
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Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Augustine K. Ngafuan, emphasized the central role of the budget in translating government promises into tangible results for citizens.
MFDP Begins FY2026 Budget Execution W’Shop | Business
Liberia· 2026-01-30
Minister of Finance and Development Planning Augustine K. Ngafuan was involved in discussions with the IMF team.
IMF Confirms 5.1% Growth Rate for 2026 Following Third ECF Review | BusinessLiberia· 2026-01-28
Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Augustine K. Ngafuan, lauded President Joseph Nyuma Boakai for his leadership in strengthening Liberia’s economic management.
U.S. Reaffirms Liberia for 2nd MCC Compact | NewsLiberia· 2025-12-11
Augustine K. Ngafuan is the Minister of Finance and Development Planning involved in the new fee structure.
Gov’t Reduces Broker License Fees | BusinessLiberia· 2025-10-23
Augustine K. Ngafuan is the Minister of Finance and Development Planning.
“Our Partnership Is Stronger Than Ever” | NewsLiberia· 2025-09-25
Finance Minister Augustine K. Ngafuan clarified that the government has been consistent in disbursing UL’s budget.
Gov’t Assigns Financial Comptroller to UL Ahead of Payroll Verification | NewsLiberia· 2025-09-24
Augustine K. Ngafuan has been suspended for delinquency in party duties.
UP Suspends Dozens of Executives Over Delinquency | NewsLiberia· 2025-09-15
Augustine K. Ngafuan has strongly defended the government against recent findings from the General Auditing Commission regarding payments made without adequate supporting documentation.
Ngafuan Defends US$2.8M Audit Findings | NewsLiberia· 2025-09-09
Mr. Augustine K. Ngafuan is the Minister of Finance and a statutory member of the LRA Board.
CG Jallah Applauds Senate on Confirmation of LRA Board | NewsLiberia· 2025-06-06
Zuo spoke on behalf of Finance Minister Augustine K. Ngafuan, describing the reform as critical to the national financial system.
CBL Governor Wants Independent Commission Created to Enhance Insurance Sector | NewsLiberia· 2025-03-06
Liberia’s Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Augustine K Ngafuan, acknowledged the significance of the IMF’s role in supporting the government’s efforts to strengthen the economy.
IMF Team Visits to Assess Liberia’s Economic Policies, Discuss Foreign Aid Reduction | BusinessLiberia· 2025-02-27
Finance Minister Augustine K. Ngafuan discussed the impact of USAID aid suspension on critical projects in Liberia.
Lawmakers Request Audit of USAID Supported Entities | PoliticsLiberia· 2025-02-21
Finance Minister Augustine K. Ngafuan confirmed the development during an interview with Voice of America’s James Butty.
Liberia Scrambles to Fill Funding Gap After USAID Project Cancellations | BusinessLiberia· 2025-02-20