President Joseph Nyuma Boakai is in the United States of America (USA) to receive the Peace Leadership Award for his steadfast commitment to peacebuilding, democratic governance, and inclusive development in Liberia and across the African continent.
The Liberian leader is also expected to deliver the Keynote Address at the 34th Annual Africa Peace Awards, to be held at California State University, Sacramento. President Boakai departed the country yesterday for a working visit to the United States, scheduled from April 22 to April 30, 2026.
The President’s delegation includes Mamaka Bility, Minister of State Without Portfolio, Nathaniel Kwabo, Director General of the Cabinet, and Jerolinmek Matthew Piah, Minister of Information.
Others are Dr. J. Alexander Nuetah, Minister of Agriculture, Col. Gregory Coleman, Inspector General of Police, and Professor Robert Sherman, Chairman, Council of Liberian Experts in the Diaspora (COLED). While in the United States, President Boakai and his delegation will hold a series of high-level engagements with partners and stakeholders to strengthen bilateral relations and advance cooperation in key sectors, including governance, investment, and human capacity development.
In the absence of the President, the Minister of Education, Dr. Jarso Maley Jallah, will chair the Cabinet in consultation with the President and the Vice President, ensuring continuity in the effective functioning of Government.
President Boakai is expected to return to Liberia on May 1, 2026. According to an Executive Mansion release, this visit underscores Liberia’s commitment to sustained international engagement and its enduring pursuit of peace, stability, and sustainable development.
