President of the Republic of Liberia, Joseph Nyuma Boakai, has voluntarily slashed his salary by 40 percent. Boakai, who was quoted in a statement published on Liberia’s government website on Saturday, said this move was “aimed at setting a precedent for responsible governance and nation-building”. “In fulfilment of his commitment to fiscal integrity and national financial security, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has announced a voluntary 40 per cent reduction in his salary”, the statement added. According to Boakai, the announcement reflects his determination to lead by example in strengthening government…
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