Monrovia, Liberia – In light of the recent placement of Foreign Service Officers to their various Missions between July 2023 and February 2024, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Madam Sara Beysolow Nyanti, announced on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, the creation of a Special Committee tasked with reviewing concerns and challenges raised by Foreign Missions. She noted that there is an urgent need to address the problem that led to the rejection or return of some officers.
A statement from the Foreign Ministry states that the main goal of the Special Committee is to carry out an exhaustive analysis of these Officers’ placement and offer practical suggestions for guaranteeing adherence to all pertinent Foreign Service Manual laws and regulations. In order to prevent such problems in the future, the Special Committee will also seek to put preventive measures into place.
“We recognize the critical role played by our Foreign Service Officers in advancing the interests of our nation on the global stage. The establishment of this Special Committee underscores our dedication to fostering a dynamic and responsive diplomatic corps and I believe that this initiative will contribute to the continuous improvement of our foreign service operations,” said Minister Beysolow Nyanti.
A team of seasoned diplomats and members from pertinent agencies, including Amb. George W. Wallace, Jr., as chairman and Amb. Jarjar M. Kamara, as co-chair, will make up the Special Committee. In addition to the Civil Service Agency, Internal Audit, and other Ministry of Foreign Affairs departments, members include Ambassadors Dr. Brahima D. Kaba and Ibrahim Nyei.
