Joseph Boakai, Sr.

Joseph Boakai, Sr. is a prominent Liberian politician and businessman, known for his extensive career in public service, including serving as Vice President of Liberia from 2006 to 2018 under President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. He has been a significant figure in Liberian politics, actively participating in various economic and developmental initiatives to improve the country's infrastructure and governance. Recently, he was in the news for transmitting the Concession and Access Agreement between the Government of Liberia and Ivanhoe Liberia Ltd. to the Senate, which aims to enhance Liberia's rail infrastructure and facilitate iron ore exports, thereby supporting economic growth and job creation in the country.