Monrovia, Liberia - The Board of Directors of the Liberia Maritime Authority (LiMA) has endorsed key instruments that underpin the operations of the institution at its second meeting on Monday, May 13, 2024, at the Authority’s headquarters in Congo Town, Monrovia.
Under the gavel of Hon. S. Tornorlar Varpilah as Chairman, the Board of Directors approved the institution’s fiscal budget and the financial manual that will guide the authority’s spending decisions for prudence and efficiency.
The seven-member Board decided to allow the Commissioner/CEO of LiMA, Cllr. Neto Zarzar Lighe Sr. to go ahead to complete the multiyear strategic plan with the input of key stakeholders to ensure the document represents the holistic aspirations of the country’s maritime industry.
The Board of Directors believes that a document, such as the strategic plan, that includes the contribution of sector actors would alleviate any potential setbacks that could hurt its smooth implementation particularly aspects that require inter-agency cooperation.
During the deliberations, the Board of Directors entertained presentations from the Deputy Chief Financial Officer of LiMA, Mr. Desiré Satia on the budget and the financial manual while the Principal Director for Corporate Affairs, Mr. John Cuffey provided insights on the multiyear strategic plan of the Authority.