Joseph Nyumah Boakai Sr.
Joseph Nyumah Boakai Sr. is a prominent Liberian politician and businessman, known for his role as the Vice President of Liberia from 2006 to 2018 under President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. He has a long-standing career in public service and has held various positions within the Liberian government, including Minister of Agriculture. Recently, he was in the news for submitting Liberia's Draft National Budget for the Fiscal Year 2025, which reflects a significant increase and aims to address the economic challenges facing the country.
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President Joseph Nyumah Boakai Sr. has submitted a bill to strengthen the Liberia Agriculture Commodity Regulatory Authority.
Boakai Submits Bill to Strengthen LACRA | News
Liberia· 2026-02-20He is the President of the Republic of Liberia and is being appealed to for intervention regarding the ejection of two medical practitioners.
Open Letter to President Joseph Nyumah Boakai, Sr., President of the Republic of Liberia, and the Medical and Dental Council of Liberia | CommentariesLiberia· 2025-10-28
President Joseph Nyumah Boakai, Sr., has called on the Liberian Diaspora to play an active role in transforming Liberia’s private sector.
Boakai Urges Diaspora to Invest in Private Sector | NewsLiberia· 2025-09-29President Joseph Nyumah Boakai, Sr. extended warm greetings and appreciation during the ceremony.
Liberia Pays £5.5M to IMO | BusinessLiberia· 2025-06-04
Ngafuan expressed gratitude for the partnership, acknowledging the spirit of African unity it embodies on behalf of President H.E. Joseph Nyumah Boakai, Sr.
LISGIS, University of Botswana Collaborate to Enhance Statistics, Research | NewsLiberia· 2025-04-28
President Joseph Nyumah Boakai, Sr.'s eagerness to strengthen cooperation with Saudi Arabia was conveyed by Minister Nyanti.
Liberia Seeks Saudi Support For UNSC Seat | NewsLiberia· 2025-04-10
President Joseph Nyumah Boakai, Sr. nominated Brown to the UN Permanent Mission.
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President Joseph Nyumah Boakai Sr. submitted the Fiscal Year 2025 Draft National Budget to the National Legislature.
Liberia’s 2025 Budget and the Dance of the Traditional Devil | CommentariesLiberia· 2025-03-04