Outgoing Ministers Antoinette Sayeh and Toga McIntosh Honored

Monrovia, Liberia - President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has paid tribute to outgoing Finance Minister Dr. Antoinette Sayeh and Planning & Economic Affairs Minister Dr. Toga McIntosh for their efforts exhibited during their tenure with the Government of Liberia.

President Johnson Sirleaf made the commendations today at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs during an Investiture Ceremony held in honor of both outgoing ministers. The Liberian leader stressed the total commitment to fiscal discipline and sound financial management policies demonstrated by both ministers which, she said, is critical to the survival of the Poverty Reduction Strategy (PRS).

Ministers Sayeh and McIntosh are to shortly take up new assignments at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank, respectively, where they will occupy key positions. The President conferred the honor of ‘Knight of the Great Band of Liberia in the Humane Order of African Redemption’ on both ministers for their invaluable service to the nation.

Making separate statements, both ministers commended President Johnson Sirleaf for having confidence in them to take on challenging tasks.  They assured the Liberian leader that similar commitments to duty will be demonstrated in their new positions.

The Investiture Ceremony was witnessed by Vice President Joseph Boakai; Chief Justice Johnnie Lewis; Cabinet ministers; representatives of the World Bank and the IMF and members of the diplomatic corps.