Liberia: President Sirleaf’s nominatons to public board
By Peterking Quaye – President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has named several persons to serve as Chairpersons and members of the Boards of several State-owned Enterprises (SOEs).
President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
Many of the nominees will be subject to confirmation by the Liberian Senate. A statement from the Executive Mansion quotes President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf as saying the nominations are aimed at targeting reforms that are crucial to delivering Liberia’ highest priorities including the improvement of the welfare and development of the people.
Among public entities whose board members and chairpersons have been named are Liberia Maritime Authority (LMA), Liberia Petroleum Refining Corporation (LPRC), and National Oil Company of Liberia (NOCAL).Others are Liberia Airport Authority (LAA), Liberia Telecommunications Corporation,
National Social Security & Welfare Corporation (NASSCORP) and the National Port Authority (NPA).
Those nominated to the National Social Security & Welfare Corporation Board include
Francis A. Dennis, former President of the Liberia Bank for Development and Investment (LBDI), Chairman.
Mr. Dennis replaces Mr. Milton Weeks, the Chairman of the Board who has been retired.
Mr. Cletus Sieh, as Co-Chairman. Mr. Sieh replaces Oscar Cooper, who was elected to the Liberian Senate.
Hawa Ellen Knuckles, Member, replacing Ms. Mydea White,
Mr. Oscar J. Quiah, Member (retained)
Mr. Mulbah Daku, Member (retained)
Mr. Gama Roberts, Member (retained)
Mr. Edwin Cisco, Member (retained).
National Port Authority,
Mr. Morris M. Dukuly, Sr., Vice Chairman (retained),
Mr. Amara Konneh, Statutory Member,
Ms. Miata Beysolow, Statutory Member,
Mrs. Grace T. Kpaan – Member (retained),
Mr. Tom Kamara – Member, replacing Mr. Charles Stuart.
Mr. Rudolph J. Merab, Member (retained),
Ms. Mary T. Broh, Member (retained),
Mr. James Davies, Member (retained),
Ms. Maureen Shaw, Member (retained),
Ms. Faustina Merchant, Member (retained),
Mr. David S. Gibson, Jr., Member (retained)
Mr. Sam Wlue, Member (retained).
President Sirleaf has also nominated Ms. Matilda Parker as Managing Director of the National Port Authority, while the Chairman of the Board will be named subsequently, the Executive Mansion release said.
Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation,
Mr. Kimmie Weeks has been named as board chairman, replacing Mr. Musa H. Bility,
Mr. James L. Thompson, II, Member (retained),
Mrs. Loris Mardia Shannon, Member (retained),
Mr. Philip C. Parker, IV, Member (retained),
Mrs. Christiana P. Tah, Member (retained) and
Mr. Amara Konneh, Statutory Member.
Liberia Maritime Authority (LMA),
Mrs. Theresa Leigh-Sherman has been appointed Chairman of the Board, replacing Mr. John Morlu (retired),
Mr. Willard Russell, Member.
The release also quotes the President as saying other members of the Board will be named subsequently.
Liberia Petroleum Refinery Corporation (LPRC),
Rev. Dr. Herman Brown, has been named as Chairman of the Board, replacing Cllr. T. Negbalee Warner, who recently resigned,
Dr. Henrique Tokpa, Member (retained),
Mrs. Nohn Kidau, former Nimba County Lawmaker, Member, replacing Nowai Gbilia,
Mrs. Ophelia Freeman Johnson, Member (retained).
Manyu Kamara, Member (retained),
Rev. Emmanuel Bowier, Member (retained)
Mr. George Kpawulu, Member (retained),
Mrs. Tupee Taylor, Member, replacing Cllr. Scheaplor Dunbar.
At the same time, the Liberian leader has re-nominated
Mr. T. Nelson Williams as the corporation’s Managing Director.
National Oil Company of Liberia (NOCAL),
Dr. Randolph McClain has been appointed president, National Oil Company, replacing Mr. Christopher Neyor.Dr. McClain is serving on a pro bono basis, meaning that he will not accept payment from government for the job.
The President appointed Mr. Robert Sirleaf as Chairman of the Board, replacing Mr. Clemenceau Urey (retired).
Mr. Fred Bass, Member (retained),
Mrs. Idella Cooper-Shannon, Member,
Mr. Amara Konneh, Member,
Mr. Joseph Howe, Member
Mr. Patrick Sendolo, Member, replacing Mr. Ben Cooper (retiring).
Liberia Airport Authority,
Musa Bility has been appointed Chairman of the Board, replacing Mr. William E. Dennis, Jr.
Mr. Eugene Nagbe Minister of Transport, Statutory Member,
Mr. Moses Weefur, Statutory Member (LCAA),
Mr. Massaquoi Kamara, Member (retained),
Mrs. Amy Clark, Member (retained),
Mr. Pierre S. King, Member, replacing Mr. William Witherspoon (retired).
Liberia Telecommunications Corporation,
Rev. Dr. Olu Menjay, was named Chairman of the Board, replacing Dr. Randolph McClain, who has been appointed President and CEO of the National Oil Company of Liberia (NOCAL),
Dr. El Mohammed Sherif, Member (retained),
Mr. James P. Cooper, Member (retained).
Mr. Floyd Thomas, Member (retained),
Ms. Ciata Victor, Member (retained),
Mr. Jackson E. Doe, Member, replacing Mr. Harwene Tyee.
