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Zawya
a day ago
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President Boakai Launches Passport Centers in Bong and Grand Gedeh Counties
In a landmark move to bring government services closer to the people, His Excellency President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has officially launched the decentralization of passport services in Bong and Grand Gedeh Counties. On Monday, July 21, 2025, President Boakai inaugurated the new Passport Application Center in Gbarnga, Bong County. This launch marks a significant milestone in the Boakai Administration's commitment to good governance, regional inclusion, and equitable access to public services. The initiative is a central feature of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' National Passport Decentralization Program, which aims to decongest the central passport bureau in Monrovia and reduce the travel burden on Liberians residing in remote areas. President Boakai underscored the importance of the initiative, stating that the new centers will serve the needs of Liberia's leeward counties and bring critical services closer to the people. While Liberia's Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Sara Beysolow Nyanti, simultaneously unveiled the Passport Hub in Zwedru, Grand Gedeh County on behalf of President Boakai. 'In Zwedru, we proudly unveiled our new passport hub as part of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai's launch of the National Passport Decentralization Initiative,' said Foreign Minister Nyanti. 'This is more than a building it is a promise delivered. Citizens of Grand Gedeh and surrounding counties will no longer need to endure long journeys and extended wait times to access their constitutional right to travel.' Foreign Minister Nyanti emphasized the government's commitment to expanding passport services to additional regions in the near future. 'We are determined to ensure that no Liberian is left behind, regardless of geography,' she affirmed. The Zwedru center features state-of-the-art biometric equipment and is directly connected to the Ministry's central database in Monrovia, ensuring secure, efficient, and timely processing of passport applications. The launch reflects the government's ongoing investment in digital transformation and the modernization of public service delivery. The Bong and Grand Gedeh centers are the first of several regional passport hubs to be rolled out under this decentralization initiative. Their launch is part of the official calendar of events celebrating Liberia's 178th Independence Day, underscoring the government's focus on tangible service delivery and national renewal. Local leaders, traditional authorities, youth organizations, and citizens gathered in large numbers in Zwedru to witness the occasion. Many expressed gratitude to President Boakai and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for fulfilling a long-standing regional need for accessible identification services. The Passport Decentralization Initiative is spearheaded by Foreign Minister Nyanti in collaboration with regional and local authorities and exemplifies the government's broader vision for decentralized development and inclusive governance. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Liberia.
Zawya
2 days ago
- Politics
- Zawya
Liberia: President Boakai Hails the Kingdom of Belgium on its National Day Observance
The President of the Republic of Liberia, His Excellency President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has sent a congratulatory message to His Majesty King Philippe, King of the Kingdom of Belgium on the occasion of Belgium's National Day on July 21, 2025. According to a Foreign Ministry release, President Boakai, on behalf of the Republic of Liberia and in his own name, extended warmest congratulations and best wishes to the Kingdom of Belgium as they commemorate their National Day. The Liberian leader indicated that the occasion provides an opportunity to celebrate the enduring values of unity, democracy and prosperity that Belgium has long upheld. He noted that his government cherishes the long-lasting bonds of friendship and cooperation between the two nations which is built on mutual respect and shared aspirations for peace, development and global solidarity. President Boakai stressed that as the Belgian people mark this important day, Liberia joins in honoring their rich history, cultural heritage and remarkable achievements. 'May the future bring continued progress, united, and the well-being to your nation and people', the Liberia President stated. He then extended best wishes for His Majesty personal well-being, and for the people of Belgium sustained prosperity. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Liberia.
Zawya
4 days ago
- Politics
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President Boakai Extols Colombia on Independence Day Observance
The President of the Republic of Liberia, His Excellency President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has on behalf of the Government and people of Liberia and in his own name extended heartfelt felicitations and best wishes to the Government and People of the Republic of Colombia, on the auspicious occasion marking the 215th Independence Anniversary of that country on July 20, 2025. According to a Foreign Ministry release, in the message to his Colombian counterpart, His Excellency Gustavo Francisco Petro Urrego, President Boakai congratulated the Republic of Colombia on the election to the Non-Permanent seat to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). The Liberian leader noted that as the Colombian people celebrate this milestone, he assured them of Liberia's commitment to the bonds cooperation and friendship subsisting between the two countries and peoples which has continue to be increasingly enhanced. He then prayed that His Excellency will continue to be endowed with wisdom, good health and happiness, as he leads the people of Colombia to a prosperous future. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Liberia.
Zawya
4 days ago
- Business
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President Boakai Departs Liberia to Attend West Africa Economic Summit in Nigeria
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., departed the country earlier today, June 19, 2025, to participate in the West Africa Economic Summit (WAES), taking place from June 20–21, 2025, in Abuja, Federal Republic of Nigeria. The West Africa Economic Summit brings together Heads of State, senior government officials, private sector leaders, and development partners from across the region to explore strategies for accelerating trade, investment, and regional integration. The summit is a key platform for shaping policies and partnerships that promote sustainable economic growth, job creation, and industrial development across West Africa. President Boakai is scheduled to address the WAES Forum, where he will articulate Liberia's vision for economic transformation and present investment opportunities in critical sectors such as agriculture, energy, infrastructure, tourism, and digital innovation. He will also hold a series of bilateral and multilateral meetings with fellow regional leaders, investors, and institutions to advance Liberia's development agenda and secure meaningful economic partnerships. The WAES is being convened in fulfillment of a commitment made by Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during his chairmanship of ECOWAS in 2023 to organize a special summit focused on trade and investment in the region. The forum will culminate in the ECOWAS Summit of Heads of State and Government on Sunday, June 22, where leaders will deliberate on pressing regional issues including economic cooperation, peace and security, and sustainable development. The President is accompanied by a high-level delegation comprising the following officials: 1. Mme. Sara Beysolow Nyanti – Minister of Foreign Affairs 2. Hon. Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan – Minister of Finance and Development Planning 3. Hon. Magdalene Dagoseh – Minister of Commerce 4. Hon. Alexander Nuetah – Minister of Agriculture 5. Hon. Wilmot Paye – Minister of Mines and Energy 6. Hon. Jerolinmek Piah – Minister of Information, Tourism and Culture 7. Hon. Jeff Blibo – Chairman, National Investment Commission 8. Hon. Samuel A. Stevquoah – Minister of State Without Portfolio for Special Services 9. Hon. Samuel Kofi Woods II – National Security Advisor 10. Hon. Morley Kamara – Senior Economic Advisor to the President 11. Hon. Sekou Dukuly – Managing Director, National Port Authority 12. Hon. Amos Tweh – Managing Director, Liberia Petroleum Refining Company 13. Hon. Christopher Onanuga – Special Envoy for Tourism 14. Hon. Mohammed Bah – Special Envoy for Trade and Investments This President is also traveling with his teams on communication, security and protocol. While the President is away, the Minister of Justice, Cllr. Oswald Tweh, will chair the Cabinet in consultation with the President via telephone, ensuring continued oversight and coordination of national governance. Following the conclusion of the summit, the President and his delegation will return to Liberia on Monday, June 23, 2025. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Republic of Liberia: Executive Mansion.
Zawya
6 days ago
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President Boakai Consoles the Federal Republic of Nigeria
The President of the Republic of Liberia, His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has sent a condolence message to the Government and People of the Federal Republic of Nigeria following the death of His Excellency Mr. Muhammadu Buhari, former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, who died on Sunday, July 13, 2025 in London at the age of Eighty-Two (82). According to a Foreign Ministry release, President Boakai, on behalf of the Government and people of the Republic of Liberia and in his own name, expressed profound and extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family for the irreparable loss sustained. In his condolence message to the Nigerian President His Excellency Mr. Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President Boakai stressed that former President Buhari will be remembered for the formidable role he played in consolidating the embodied Africa's struggle for a sustained multi-party democracy. The Liberian leader also stated that the former President will also be credited for being twice elected Nigeria's President. He served as a military head of state between January 1984 and August 1985. He then hoped that the resilience and strength that the people of Nigeria have always demonstrated during challenging circumstances will be brought to bear during this difficult period of national mourning. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Liberia.
