–Former Presidential Adviser Morley Kamara Named NIC Chairman as Government Moves to Accelerate Infrastructure Delivery and Investment Promotion
MONROVIA – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has announced a series of key appointments affecting the National Investment Commission (NIC) and the Ministry of State for Presidential Affairs, while also establishing a high-level Project Steering Committee to oversee the implementation of a major national road concession project covering approximately 255 kilometers of primary road corridors across Liberia.
The appointments and new infrastructure oversight mechanism were announced Wednesday, June 17, in a statement issued by the Executive Mansion.
The latest move forms part of the Boakai administration’s broader efforts to strengthen public sector performance, improve interagency coordination, attract investment, and accelerate the implementation of strategic development projects under the ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development (AAID).
New Leadership at National Investment Commission
As part of the reshuffle, President Boakai appointed Morley P. Kamara, who previously served as Economic Adviser to the President, as Chairman of the National Investment Commission (NIC).
The President also named Caroline Bowah as Executive Director of the NIC, placing her at the helm of the institution responsible for promoting domestic and foreign investment, facilitating concession agreements, and supporting Liberia’s private-sector-led growth strategy.
The appointments come at a time when the government is intensifying efforts to attract investment into key sectors, including agriculture, mining, energy, manufacturing, and infrastructure.
The National Investment Commission has played a critical role in negotiating and monitoring concession agreements, promoting investment opportunities, and serving as a bridge between the government and the private sector.
Jeff Bilibo Moves to Executive Mansion
In a related development, President Boakai appointed Jeff B. Bilibo, the outgoing Chairman of the National Investment Commission, as Investment and Economic Adviser to the President at the Ministry of State for Presidential Affairs.
The appointment places Bilibo in a strategic advisory role within the Executive Mansion, where he is expected to provide guidance on economic policy, investment promotion, and development planning.
Observers view the move as an indication of the President’s intention to strengthen economic policy coordination at the highest level of government as Liberia pursues ambitious infrastructure and investment initiatives.
Steering Committee Established for Major Road Concession Project
Beyond the appointments, President Boakai announced the establishment of a Project Steering Committee (PSC) to provide strategic oversight and ensure the timely and effective implementation of a major road concession initiative covering approximately 255 kilometers of selected primary road corridors nationwide.
According to the Executive Mansion, the committee will serve as the principal interagency body responsible for coordinating government activities and facilitating high-level engagement with the concessionaire in fulfillment of Liberia’s obligations under the concession agreement.
The road concession project is expected to form part of the government’s broader infrastructure modernization agenda aimed at improving connectivity, reducing transportation costs, facilitating trade, and expanding economic opportunities across the country.
Infrastructure development remains one of the key pillars of the Boakai administration’s development strategy, with roads viewed as critical to unlocking agricultural production, mining activities, commerce, and regional integration.
Public Works and Finance Ministries to Lead Oversight
Under the new arrangement, the Ministry of Public Works will chair the Project Steering Committee, while the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP) will serve as Co-Chair.
Other members of the committee include representatives from:
- The Ministry of State for Presidential Affairs;
- The Ministry of Transport;
- The Ministry of Justice;
- The National Road Fund;
- The National Investment Commission;
- The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA); and
- The Concessionaire.
The Executive Mansion noted that additional ministries, agencies, and technical experts may be invited to participate in the committee’s work whenever necessary.
Ensuring Accountability and Timely Delivery
According to the Executive Mansion, the Project Steering Committee has been tasked with providing strategic guidance, overseeing implementation of government commitments under the concession agreement, facilitating interagency coordination, identifying operational challenges, and submitting periodic progress reports directly to the Office of the President.
The Ministry of Public Works will also serve as the Secretariat of the committee and will be responsible for convening meetings, maintaining records, and coordinating communications among stakeholders.
President Boakai called on the newly appointed officials and members of the committee to perform their duties with diligence, professionalism, integrity, and dedication to national service.
The President emphasized that the establishment of the committee underscores his administration’s determination to ensure the efficient execution of strategic investments and major infrastructure projects while advancing national development priorities under the ARREST Agenda.
Political observers say the appointments and the creation of the Project Steering Committee signal a renewed push by the Boakai administration to strengthen economic governance, improve project delivery, and position Liberia for increased investment and long-term growth.
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