Weah Nominates Wolokollie to LRA -As his Profile Speaks of a top Professional

MONROVIA: In order to fill the vacuum created by the untimely demise of the former Director General of the Liberia Revenue Authority, the late Thomas Doe Nah, President George Manneh Weah has nominated Atty Dr. Samora P. Z. Wolokollie, the Deputy Minister of Minister of Finance for Fiscal Affairs as the new chief revenue collector of the government pending confirmation by the Liberian Senate.

In his letter dated December 27, 2023 and addressed to the President Pro Temp of the Senate, Albert Chie, President told the Senate of his decision to appoint Wolokollie and solicited their indulgence to confirm him to the position.

The appointment was made late last year and is subject to confirmation by the Honorable Liberian Senate. If confirmed, he will replace the late Thomas Doe Nah who occupied the position since 2020, and passed last month following a period of illness.

President Weah has already notified the Liberian Senate about the nomination and the need by the Senate to confirm the new Commission General of the LRA.

Atty. Dr. Wolokolie comes to the enviable job with a worth of experience and qualification.

He is a Liberian Public Financial expert and Lawyer with 18 years of service in the public and private sectors.

Dr. Wolokolie’s career, spanning Public Finance, Certified Public Accounting, Forensic Auditing, and Law, showcases his ethical professionalism and dedication.

Presently serving as the Deputy Minister for Fiscal Affairs at Liberia’s Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, where he manages the nation’s fiscal economy, designs fiscal policies, and supervises all government accounting operations and expenditure proposals.

His previous roles include Managing Partner at BICON. INC. Liberia, Director of Internal Audit at the Ministry of Finance, and various high-level positions in renowned firms.

In academia, Dr. Wolokolie imparts knowledge at esteemed Liberian universities. His expertise extends to lecturing at prestigious universities and speaking engagements at international forums.

He is an acclaimed researcher and is currently an Assistant Professor of Accounting at the Stella Maris Polytechnic University, and the University of Liberia.

His rich career in consulting, risk management, and audit practice across national and international markets reflects his versatility and adeptness in multidisciplinary areas.

Dr. Wolokolie’s expertise spans various domains, including business evaluation, corporate strategy, governance, financial management, litigation, and project management.

He is currently a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) student, reading Economics at the Faculty of Social Science and Law, Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone.

He holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) and MSc. in Forensic Accounting & Audit in February 2020 and February 2016 respectively, from the Charisma University in the Turks & Caicos Islands and Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Accounting from the Cuttington University in 2007, and a Bachelor of Law (L.L.B.) from the prestigious Louis Arthur Grimes School of Law, University of Liberia in March, 2021.

A member of several professional bodies, including the Liberia National Bar Association, Institute of Chartered Accountants (Ghana), Liberian Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (USA), International Institute of Certified Forensic Investigation Professionals, Liberian Institute of Tax Practitioners, Institute of the Financial Accountants (UK), and Institute of Public Accountants (Australia).

Dr. Wolokolie has overseen impactful audits for USAID contractors and implemented system improvements in organizations, demonstrating adherence to auditing standards and fostering internal control enhancements.

He has authored two books, “Forensic Accounting Analytics and Pension Fund Administration: A Study of Selected Administrators in Liberia” and “Combating Money Laundering: A Guide to Forensic Investigation Professionals”, available on Amazon. Dr. Wolokolie’s career highlights include managing audits for USAID contractors, overseeing complex multi-site engagements, and implementing system improvements across public and private sectors.

Samora is married to Mrs. Christine Reeves Wolokolie and has been married for over ten (10) years and the marriage is blessed with two children: Samora P. Z. Wolokolie, Jr. and Christira Sienneh Wolokolie. He is a devoted Christian and a member of the Roman Catholic Church.