President of Liberia Receives Alpha Award of Merit” Description: “Liberian President receives prestigious award for outstanding leadership and service.
On the afternoon of Monday, September 23, 2024, His Excellency Joseph Nyumah Boakai, President of the Republic of Liberia, was awarded the Alpha Award of Merit. The presentation to Brother Boakai was made in New York City during the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) by a delegation of Alpha Brothers led by Brother General President Dr. Willis I. Lonzer, III.
The Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity’s Alpha Award of Merit is the highest honor bestowed upon a member. It was established in 1952 to recognize efforts on behalf of African Americans. Some of the award’s distinguished recipients are Brother Thurgood Marshall (Member, U.S. Supreme Court), Brother Jewel Eugene K. Jones, Brother Robert F. Smith (Founder and Chairman, Vista Equity Partners), Brother Garrett Morgan (Inventor and Businessman), and the Honorable Brother Robert “Bobby” Scott (Member of Congress).
Upon receiving the Alpha Award of Merit, Brother Boakai expressed his gratitude, stating, “I am honored, and thanks to all of you. Alpha has greatly contributed to our society, especially during the Ebola outbreak. Their significant contributions during this crisis have not gone unnoticed. Again, I am honored to be this recipient.”
His Excellency also mentioned that his son, Brother Joseph Boakai, Jr., is a member of the fraternity in Liberia. Both men are active members of the Epsilon Lambda Chapter in Monrovia, Liberia.
Last January, under the leadership of Brother General President Lonzer, Alpha Phi Alpha made its third organized delegation visit to Liberia (prior visits were in 1976 and 2012 for the inauguration of Brother Boakai as the 26th president of Liberia.
Before his presidency, President and Brother Boakai served as the Vice President of Liberia from 2006 to 2018 under President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. His political career, which includes various ministerial and governmental positions, has been marked by dedication and service to his country. The recent Alpha Award of Merit is a significant milestone in his career and for the government, further highlighting his commitment to public service.
The president’s affiliation with Alpha Phi Alpha adds a layer of significance to his achievement.
The Eta Epsilon Lambda Chapter is the first African chapter of the esteemed fraternity. Established on October 6, 1958, in Monrovia, Liberia, this chapter played a pivotal role in shaping the legacy of Alpha Phi Alpha on the continent.
Keywords: President, Liberia, Alpha Award, Merit, Leadership
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