Liberian President Joseph Boakai has appointed retired Major General Charles Johnson as the Director of the National Security Agency, subject to Senate confirmation.
Johnson’s appointment stems from his resignation as Minister of National Defence earlier this year. He boasts an impressive military career, having served as Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of Liberia for six years.
A Monrovia native, Johnson received military training at the Nigeria Army School of Infantry in Jaji and later attended the United States Army Command and General Staff College. Commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in 2007, he held various positions within the AFL, including Military Assistant to former Defence Minister Brownie Samukai Jr.
In 2014, then-President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf appointed Johnson as Brigade Commander of the 23rd Infantry Brigade, a pivotal role in the AFL’s post-war history.
Beyond his military service, Johnson earned a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the United Methodist University in 2004. CONTINUE READING
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