Monrovia, Liberia – In a shock reshuffle, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has dismissed Wilmot Paye as Minister of Mines and Vitality, barely two years after his appointment. The President instantly nominated R. Matenokay Tingban, former Consultant of Nimba County District #9, as Paye’s alternative.
An Govt Mansion assertion issued late Monday mentioned the adjustments are a part of a broader shake-up affecting a number of key authorities establishments, as President Boakai seeks to “strengthen governance, enhance institutional efficiency, and guarantee accountability and effectivity” underneath his ARREST Agenda.
Wilmot Paye’s Ouster
The dismissal of Wilmot Paye, a former Unity Get together chairman identified for his fiery rhetoric comes amid studies of inner disagreements and efficiency issues inside the ministry.
Although the Govt Mansion didn’t present particular causes for his elimination, the transfer has generated widespread hypothesis inside political and administrative circles.
Paye’s tenure on the Ministry of Mines and Vitality was marked by his robust public stance on mining governance, together with latest warnings towards illicit mining and requires higher transparency within the sector. His departure, observers say, may sign a shift in how the Boakai administration intends to handle Liberia’s profitable mineral trade.
New Appointments Throughout Authorities
Along with Tingban’s nomination, President Boakai made a sequence of different appointments and adjustments throughout a number of ministries and businesses:
Ministry of Mines and Vitality
R. Matenokay Tingban – Minister, Sumo Samuel Momolu – Assistant Minister for Mines, Samuel Summerville – Assistant Minister for Mining Exploration
Ministry of Schooling
Mr. Thomas Momo Parker – Deputy Minister for Planning, Analysis and Improvement and Oscar Gurtor Flomo – Assistant Minister for Planning, Analysis and Improvement
Nationwide Fee on Increased Schooling
Dr. Cecelia Cassell – Govt Director
Ministry of Gender, Youngsters and Social Safety
• Ms. Agnes C. Marshall – Assistant Minister for Youngsters and Social Safety
• Ms. Josephine Greaves – Assistant Minister for Analysis, Coverage and Planning
Liberia Airport Authority (LAA)
President Boakai additionally accepted the resignation of Hon. Massaquoi Kamara, Chairman of the LAA Board, and directed the retirement of Managing Director Hon. Jeremiah Mends-Cole on medical grounds. Mr. Ernest R. Hughes – Managing Director and Mr. Nyan Mantein – Chairman of the Board
Different Appointments
A. Blamo Sieh – Co-Chair, Civil Service Company Board of Attraction and Nelsco A. Wolo – Deputy Commissioner Normal for Administration, Liberia Immigration Service
Judiciary
Cllr. William G. Capehert – Decide, Site visitors Courtroom, Gbarnga Metropolis and Cllr. Eric Morlu – Decide, Debt Courtroom, Lofa County, Cllr. Daniel D. Dolokelen – Decide, Debt Courtroom, Bong County, Atty. Anthony Kollie – Decide, Felony Courtroom “E”, Lofa County and Cllr. Rennie O. Moses – Decide, Felony Courtroom “E”, Grand Gedeh County.
President Boakai Requires Integrity and Diligence
President Boakai thanked the outgoing officers for his or her service and urged the brand new appointees to “serve with integrity, diligence, and a renewed sense of responsibility to the Liberian individuals.”
Officers say the newest reshuffle underscores the President’s ongoing effort to realign his administration and speed up public sector reforms, as a part of his dedication to good governance and efficient service supply.
