Executive Mansion Monrovia – December 14, 2024, President Joseph N. Boakai, Sr., will lead Liberia’s delegation today to attend the 66th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, scheduled to take place in Abuja, Nigeria, on December 15, 2024.

This crucial Summit will bring together regional leaders to deliberate on issues of peace, security, economic integration, and sustainable development across the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).

The meeting aims to strengthen cooperation among member states in addressing common challenges and fostering prosperity in the region.

While President Boakai is away, Honorable Sylvester Grisgsby, Minister of State for Presidential Affairs, will chair the Cabinet in consultation with the President and Vice President to ensure the seamless functioning of government operations.

The official delegation accompanying the President includes:

1. Sara Beysolow Nyanti – Minister of Foreign Affairs
2. Augustine K. Ngafuan – Minister of Finance
3. Geraldine George – Minister of Defense
4. Kofi Woods – Security Advisor
5. Sekou Dukuly – Managing Director, National Port Authority
6. Amos Tweh, Managing Director, Liberia Petroleum Refining Company
7. Morley Kamara – Senior Economic Advisor
8. Amb. Ora Richards – Ambassador-at-Large

The President will also travel with his support team on communication, protocol, and personal matters.

President Boakai’s participation underscores Liberia’s unwavering commitment to ECOWAS’s goals of regional stability, economic growth, and integration.

Liberia’s active engagement in ECOWAS meetings ensures its voice is heard on matters critical to the country and the broader region.