Joseph Boakai Biography, Education, Career, Controversies, And Net Worth

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Joseph Nyumah Boakai, born on November 30, 1944, is a prominent Liberian politician who currently holds the position of President-elect of Liberia, set to assume office on January 22, 2024. Boakai served as the 29th Vice President of Liberia from 2006 to 2018 under President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. Before entering politics, he was the Minister of Agriculture from 1983 to 1985. Boakai ran for the presidency in 2017, losing to George Weah, but secured victory in the 2023 election.

Joseph Boakai Profile

Name	Joseph Boakai
Real Name	Joseph Nyumah Boakai
Date of Birth	30 November 1944
Age	79 years
Nationality	Liberian
Occupation	Politician (President-elect of Liberia)
Religion	Christianity
Marital Status	Married
Net Worth	$3 Million
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Educational Background

Boakai attended primary and high school in Sierra Leone and Liberia, culminating in his graduation from the College of West Africa. He graduated from the University of Liberia in 1972 with a bachelor’s degree in business administration.

Career

Joseph Boakai’s political journey began with his service as Minister of Agriculture under President Samuel Doe from 1983 to 1985. He later served as Vice President of Liberia from 2006 to 2018. As vice president, he presided over the Liberian Senate and supervised various institutions and agencies.

In the private sector, Boakai worked as a resident manager and managing director for the Liberia Produce Marketing Corporation, and later managed the Liberia Petroleum Refinery Company (LPRC). He has also served on numerous boards and founded or co-founded various organizations.

Controversies

There are no notable controversies surrounding Joseph Boakai presently.

Joseph Boakai Social Media Handles

Joseph Boakai is active on social media he can be found on Facebook@.

Personal Life

Born in the remote village of Worsonga in Foya District, Lofa County, Boakai is from the Kissi ethnic group. He is married to Kartumu Boakai, and the couple has four children. Boakai is a Baptist and a deacon of the Effort Baptist Church.

Active in philanthropy, Boakai personally financed a rural village road construction and contributed to the construction of a school and clinic in Liberia. He has been involved in various initiatives for rural development and electrification.