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Monrovia, Liberia — The Liberian Senate has confirmed Cornelia W. Kruah as Liberia’s new Minister of Youth and Sports following a decisive vote of 20 senators in favor of her appointment.
Kruah, who previously served as Deputy Minister for Administration at the Ministry of State for Presidential Affairs, was nominated earlier in February 2026 by President Joseph Boakai as part of a broader cabinet reshuffle aimed at strengthening governance and revitalizing key sectors of government.
Her confirmation now positions her to take full leadership of the Ministry of Youth and Sports, where she is expected to focus on youth empowerment, sports development, and institutional reforms.
The nomination of Kruah came during the President’s recent restructuring of his administration intended to improve performance across ministries and address growing public expectations for results-driven leadership. Her appointment fills the post following the departure of the outgoing Youth and Sports Minister, whose replacement was part of the reshuffle process announced by the Executive Mansion.
Kruah brings years of administrative and public service experience to the role, having played a key part in coordinating executive functions at the presidency and managing institutional operations at the Ministry of State.
Political observers say her confirmation signals the administration’s intent to prioritize youth inclusion and sports as vehicles for national development, particularly at a time when unemployment among young people and declining sports infrastructure remain major public concerns.
With her confirmation secured, Kruah is expected to be officially commissioned in the coming days before outlining her policy direction and reform agenda for Liberia’s youth and sports sector.
