09/02/2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
President Boakai Makes New Government Appointments
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Executive Mansion, Monrovia: – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has made several
appointments in Government, affecting the Ministries of Justice, Gender, Children and
Social Protection, and Local Government.
The appointments also affect the Public Procurement and Concessions Commission
(PPCC) and the National Transit Authority (NTA).
At the Ministry of Justice, Cllr. Betty M. Lamin-Blamo has been appointed Minister of
Justice, while Cllr. Abrahim Boimah Sillah, Sr. has been appointed Solicitor General.
Outgoing Minister Oswald N. Tweh and outgoing Solicitor General Augustine Fayiah are to be reassigned to other levels of government.
At the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, Ms. Angel M. Morris has been
appointed Deputy Minister for Public Affairs, while Mr. Harrison K. Sorsor has been
appointed Assistant Minister for Research, Policy and Planning.
Meanwhile, Mr. Alex Chersia Grant has been appointed Commissioner of the Public
Procurement and Concessions Commission (PPCC)
At the Ministry of Local Government, Mr. Christopher Ben Bailey has been appointed
Superintendent of Grand Gedeh County.
For the National Transit Authority, Mr. Benedict Yeke Harleysion, Sr. has been
reappointed Chairman of the Board.
The appointments form part of the President’s ongoing efforts to strengthen key
institutions of Government and enhance the effective delivery of public services.
Where applicable, nominees will be subject to Senate confirmation.
Signed:
Atty. Kula B.N. Fofana
Presidential Press Secretary
