01/07/2026
Liberia CIO Sheikh Sheriff Appointed to ECOWAS Digital Coordination Committee
The Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications is pleased to announce that Liberia’s Chief Information Officer, Sheikh Sheriff, has been appointed to represent the Republic of Liberia on the newly established ECOWAS Digital Coordination Committee (EDCC).
The ECOWAS Commission requested the nomination of Mr. Sheriff for the committee. The Honorable Minister of Posts and Telecommunications, Hon. Sekou M. Kromah, approved and submitted the nomination on behalf of Liberia. The Commission also acknowledged Mr. Sheriff’s contributions to the development of the ECOWAS Regional E-Government Strategy and his engagement with regional leadership.
Following the nomination, the ECOWAS Commission confirmed Mr. Sheriff’s appointment to the regional committee responsible for coordinating the implementation of the ECOWAS Regional E-Government Strategy across Member States.
The appointment recognizes Liberia’s growing leadership in digital transformation and provides the country with a direct role in shaping regional policies on e-government, digital public infrastructure, interoperability, and digital governance.
As Chief Information Officer, Mr. Sheriff leads several strategic national initiatives, including the upcoming eLiberia Portal, the deployment of the Government Service Bus (X-Road), and the modernization of Liberia’s National Data Center. These initiatives support improved government service delivery and advance Liberia’s digital transformation agenda under the leadership of His Excellency President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr.
The Ministry congratulates Mr. Sheriff on this regional appointment and reaffirms its commitment to working with the ECOWAS Commission and Member States to advance a secure, interoperable, and inclusive digital future for West Africa.