Monrovia, Liberia:His Excellency Dr. George Manneh Weah has appointed Mr. Gabriel Nyenkan as Advisor on Communications to the Presidency.

Mr. Nyenkan, formerly of the Liberia Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (LEITI), appointment takes effect as of Monday, September 16, 2019.

 Meanwhile, the Liberian Leader has directed the Multi-Stakeholder Group (MSG) to replace Mr. Gabriel Nyenkan.

The President has urged the Committee to follow all procedures, including a competitive vetting process, to find the new LEITI’s Head of Secretariat.

LEITI was created by an act to support government's effort in promoting transparency and accountability over the management of revenues from Liberia's extractive resources, ensuring that all citizens benefit from such resources.