PRESIDENT BOAKAI CONFERS NATIONAL HONOR ON ABRAHAM AVI ZAIDENBERG
MONROVIA- As a part of the celebrations marking Liberia’s 178th Independence Anniversary, President Joseph N. Boakai has conferred the Nation’s Highest Honor on Mr. Abraham Avi Zaidenberg, Government Managing Director of the Liberia Worldwide Ship and Company Registry Belief Firm (LISCR).
In a ceremony held on the EJS Ministerial Complicated in Congo City on Thursday, July 24, President Boakai bestowed upon Mr. Zaidenberg the title of Knight Grand Commander within the Humane Order of African Redemption, in recognition of his distinctive contributions to Liberia’s nationwide improvement.
President Boakai highlighted Mr. Zaidenberg’s illustrious profession spanning greater than 4 a long time.
Mr. Abraham Avi Zaidenberg is a distinguished chief whose contributions have considerably impacted Liberia’s financial and social panorama.
Born on July 23, 1956, Mr. Zaidenberg holds twin citizenship as an American and Israeli, reflecting a lifetime of international engagement. He started his profession journey in Israel, later establishing himself in the US, and ultimately making Liberia his second residence since 1999. His various skilled and philanthropic pursuits have left an indelible mark throughout a number of sectors in Liberia.
Skilled Excellence and Management
Mr. Zaidenberg’s profession spans over 4 a long time, marked by pioneering ventures and management excellence. He’s at the moment the Principal of YCF Group LLC and has served because the Government Managing Director of the Liberia Worldwide Ship and Company Registry Belief Firm (LISCR) since 1999. Beneath his stewardship, LISCR turned a worldwide chief in maritime and company companies, a testomony to his visionary management and dedication to excellence.
LISCR assumed management of the Liberia Maritime Transport Registry throughout a interval of serious underperformance, with just one,400 vessels registered beneath the Liberian flag as a result of nation’s civil conflict. In the present day, LISCR manages a registry of over 6,000 ships, making it the most important ship registry on this planet. Past its management within the trade, LISCR undertook a complete digitization initiative, dramatically enhancing registry high quality, simplifying the registration course of, and enhancing service supply.
From 2004 to 2015, Mr. Zaidenberg served as Government Board Chairman of Cellcom Telecommunications Inc., a pioneer in Liberia’s telecommunications sector. On the time of Cellcom’s entry, SIM playing cards have been bought for $65, scratch playing cards price $15 for 30 days of validity, and telecommunications companies have been restricted to Monrovia and accessible solely to the societal elite. Cellcom revolutionized the market, lowering SIM card costs to $1 and scratch card prices to $5 with limitless validity. This transformation democratized entry to phone companies for atypical Liberians nationwide. Cellcom additionally launched 3G and later 4G know-how, making information companies extensively accessible and reasonably priced, paving the best way for Liberia’s fashionable telecom panorama.
Beneath Mr. Zaidenberg’s management, LISCR expanded its impression by taking on the administration of the Liberia Maritime Coaching Institute (LMTI). The institute was remodeled right into a world-class coaching middle, providing free schooling to Liberian cadets and equipping them with important maritime expertise. Graduates are positioned on worldwide delivery vessels instantly upon finishing their coaching. Wanting forward, LMTI is about to transition right into a full-fledged Maritime College, granting levels and additional advancing maritime schooling in Liberia. Moreover, Mr. Zaidenberg can also be the co-owner of the Telecom Worldwide Alliance (TIA), which performs a pivotal position in gateway monitoring companies for Liberia.
Social Influence and Philanthropy
Mr. Zaidenberg’s dedication to Liberia transcends enterprise. A staunch advocate for sports activities improvement, he has made vital contributions to the nation’s soccer legacy. As Chairman of LISCR Soccer Membership since 2001, he has fostered a tradition of excellence, propelling the membership to a number of championship victories and elevating Liberia’s sports activities profile.
His dedication extends to supporting nationwide initiatives such because the Liberia Nationwide Soccer Staff, affectionately generally known as the Lone Star, and the Nationwide County Sports activities Meets, which unite and encourage communities throughout Liberia.
International Ventures
Past Liberia, Mr. Zaidenberg’s entrepreneurial endeavors embody proudly owning Golden Solar Jewellery, a thriving enterprise with seven retail shops in Israel, and co-owning Hapoel Tel Aviv, one among Israel’s most outstanding basketball groups. His international perspective and dedication to excellence have outlined his profession throughout continents.
Legacy and Dedication
Since his arrival in Liberia in 1999, Mr. Zaidenberg has been unwavering in his dedication to advancing the nation’s improvement. His endeavors exemplify innovation, collaboration, and philanthropy, establishing him as a real ally and accomplice to Liberia. He served as President of the Rotary Membership of Liberia from 2003 – 2004, contributing considerably to its mission. Moreover, he holds the esteemed title of Honorary Deputy Grand Grasp of Masons in The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Masons, Republic of Liberia.
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Has been within the career for over twenty years. He has labored for a lot of worldwide media retailers together with: West Africa Journal, Africa Week Journal, African Observer and did occasional reporting for CNN, BBC World Service, Sunday Occasions, NPR, Radio Deutchewells, Radio Netherlands. He’s the present correspondent for Reuters
He holds first MA with honors in Worldwide Relations and a candidate for second grasp in Worldwide Peace research and Battle Decision from the College of Liberia.
