President Boakai Departs for the United States to Receive Peace Leadership Award and Deliver Keynote Address at the Africa Peace Awards

Executive Mansion, Monrovia – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr., will this morning depart the country for a working visit to the United States from April 22 to April 30, 2026.   During the visit, President Boakai will receive the prestigious Peace Leadership Award and deliver the keynote address at the 34th Annual Africa Peace Awards, to be held at California State University, Sacramento.    The award recognizes his commitment to peacebuilding, democratic governance, and inclusive development in Liberia and across the African continent.   The President’s delegation comprises the following officials and distinguished personalities:  

1. Hon. Mamaka Bility, Minister of State Without Portfolio
2. Hon. Nathaniel Kwabo, Director General of the Cabinet
3. Hon. Jerolinmek Matthew Piah, Minister of Information
4. Dr. J. Alexander Nuetah, Minister of Agriculture
5. Inspector Gregory Coleman, Inspector General of Police
6. Professor Robert Sherman, Chairman, Council of Liberian Experts in the Diaspora (COLED)

  While in the United States, President Boakai and delegation will engage in a series of high-level meetings 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.   The President will return to the Country on May 1, 2026.    The visit highlights Liberia’s continued efforts to international engagement and its enduring pursuit of peace, stability, and sustainable development.