Joseph Nyuma Boakai

Joseph Nyuma Boakai

politician Liberia

Joseph Nyuma Boakai is a prominent Liberian politician who currently serves as the President of Liberia. He has a long history of public service, previously holding the position of Vice President from 2006 to 2017 under President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. Boakai is known for his focus on economic growth, job creation, and investment in key sectors such as agriculture and infrastructure. His recent State of the Nation Address emphasized the importance of attracting foreign direct investment to combat unemployment and improve the living standards of Liberians. However, he faces significant challenges related to bureaucratic inefficiencies and the performance of the National Investment Commission (NIC) in fostering a conducive investment climate.

Born on Nov 30, 1944 (80 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
20 wks
Reach
2,543,348
Power
1,761$
Sentiment
7.89
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Liberia 49 7.67 16.72% +200% 5,057,681 2,537,471 $3,000 1,505$
United Arab Emirates 1 8.00 0.06% +0% 9,890,400 5,877 $430,000 255$
Totals 50 14,948,081 2,543,348 $433,000 1,760$
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Recent Mentions

Liberia Liberia: The National Passport Application Centers initiative aligns with the decentralization agenda of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai's administration. 8

Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981: Former Envoy Lauds Gov’t for Decentralizing Passport Process | News

Liberia Liberia: President Joseph Nyuma Boakai acknowledged the economic hardship faced by many Liberians and announced the formation of a high-level Presidential Ad Hoc Committee to investigate the rising cost of living in the country. 7

Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981: Probing the High Costs of Living | Business

Liberia Liberia: President Joseph Nyuma Boakai's agenda aims to revive coastal economies and generate employment in Liberia. 8

Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981: Liberia Tops Global Ship Registry | News

Liberia Liberia: President Joseph Nyuma Boakai openly acknowledged the growing economic strain facing Liberians and announced bold steps to address the rising cost of living. 7

Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981: Boakai Admits Economic Strain | Business

Liberia Liberia: Joseph Nyuma Boakai is the President of Liberia who was challenged by Dunn to take decisive action against corruption. 6

Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981: “Don’t Suspend, Fire Them!” | News