By Stephen N. Sonpon
Monrovia, April 23 (LINA) – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has departed the country for a working visit to the United States of America scheduled 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.
The award recognizes his commitment to peacebuilding, democratic governance, and inclusive development in Liberia and across the African continent.
While in the United States, President Boakai and his delegation will engage in a series of high-level meetings with partners and stakeholders aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and advancing 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 is expected to return to the country on May 1, 2026.
The visit underscores Liberia’s continued commitment to international engagement and its enduring pursuit of peace, stability, and sustainable development.
The President’s delegation comprises the following officials and distinguished personalities to includes; Mamaka Bility, Minister of State Without Portfolio, Nathaniel Kwabo, Director General of the Cabinet, Jerolinmek Matthew Piah, Minister of Information, Dr. J. Alexander Nuetah, Minister Agriculture, Police Inspector General, Gregory Coleman and Professor Robert Sherman, Chairman, Council of Liberian Experts in the Diaspora (COLED).