The appointments were announced Wednesday, November 11, as part of a broader series of changes affecting several government institutions.
Siafa's reassignment follows his removal from the leadership of the Monrovia City Corporation, where he served as the capital's mayor. At NICOL, he will assume leadership responsibilities as Officer-in-Charge.
Meanwhile, Abdullah S. Swaray will retain his position as Deputy Managing Director for Administration. President Boakai also expressed appreciation for Swaray's service while he held over as Acting Managing Director of the corporation.
Mulbah has been appointed Mayor of Monrovia, replacing Siafa. His appointment is subject to applicable confirmation requirements before he assumes the position.
The leadership changes come amid continuing public concerns about sanitation, waste management, municipal services and the financial administration of the capital. Siafa's tenure had faced criticism over accumulated garbage, unpaid municipal workers and contractors, as well as allegations of financial and procurement irregularities. Siafa and his supporters have previously argued that the city corporation lacked adequate financial support from the national government.
The appointments form part of a wider reshuffle involving several ministries and public institutions, including the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Local Government, and Commerce and Industry, as well as the Independent National Commission on Human Rights. The changes place renewed attention on the leadership of both the capital's municipal administration and the state-owned insurance corporation, particularly the expectations surrounding service delivery, institutional management and public accountability.
