Authored by Dr. Sakui Malakpa, the publication chronicles the life, experiences, challenges, public service, and leadership journey of a native Kissi man from Foya, Joseph Nyuma Boakai, tracing his remarkable path from Foya to the highest office of President of the Republic of Liberia.
The official re-launch is scheduled for Friday, August 21, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at the Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Ministerial Complex in Monrovia. The event will also feature the official unveiling of the concept of “Know Your Presidents” Initiative (KPI), a complementary initiative designed to promote greater public understanding of the life, background, public service, and leadership of Presidents of the Republic of Liberia beginning with President Boakai.
The Office of the President views the biography as an important contribution to documenting the personal and public-service journey of President Boakai, whose career spans decades of service to the Liberian people.
The publication provides an account of the experiences and milestones that shaped the Man Joseph Boakai’s journey, beginning in Foya crisscrossing the Firestone Plantation, Kenema in Sierra Leone, Tubmanburg, Bomi County, and Monrovia, Montserado County,culminating in his election as President of the Republic of Liberia.
The key objective of this launch is to replenish the book on the market, create awareness of its availability so that it can reach a wider population of members of the younger generation who thirst for motivation and inspiration as they meet the multiplying challenges of life. The re-launch ceremony is expected to bring together senior government officials, members of the diplomatic community, civil society representatives, academics, young people, members of the media, and other guests.
The Office of the President encourages the public to view the occasion as an opportunity to reflect on the life and service of President Boakai and to gain a deeper appreciation of the journey that has brought him from Foya to the Capitol, teaching young people resilience, hope, positive mindset, and humility.
