Liberian President Joseph Boakai has appointed Major General Charles Johnson (retd.) as the Director of the National Security Agency, pending confirmation by the Liberian Senate. This move follows Johnson’s recent resignation as Minister of National Defence and his notable tenure leading the Armed Forces of Liberia as its Chief of Staff for six years.
A native of Monrovia, Major General Johnson’s military expertise is underscored by his training at the prestigious Nigeria Army School of Infantry in Jaji, Kaduna State, and his alma mater status at the United States Army Command and General Staff College.
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His illustrious career in the Armed Forces of Liberia includes serving as Military Assistant to former Minister of National Defence, Brownie J. Samukai Jr., and later, attaining the rank of Brigade Commander of the 23rd Infantry Brigade, a historic milestone in post-civil war Liberia.
With a background in Accounting from the United Methodist University, Major General Charles Johnson brings a unique blend of military leadership and academic acumen to his new role, poised to contribute significantly to Liberia’s national security landscape.
