INTRODUCTION edit
Jefferson Tamba Koijee is the current Mayor of the City of Monrovia; Capital City of the Republic of Liberia. Mayor Koijee has been a staunch advocate for youth empowerment and social justice. Originally from Lofa County, Koijee spent a significant portion of his lifetime in the hustle and bustle of Monrovia’s difficult streets.
Prior to being nominated to the position of Mayor of Monrovia in 2018 and subsequent unanimous confirmation by the Liberian Senate, Jeff, as he is affectionately called was the National Chairman for the Revolutionary National Youth League of the ruling Coalition for Democratic Change, an auxiliary organization of thousands of youth around the country. Between 2008 and 2010, Jeff served as the Montserrado County Coordinator for the Federation of Liberian Youth, the umbrella organization for all youths in Liberia.
Mayor Koijee is a current Executive Committee member of the Global Parliament of Mayors and his current workaholic role has helped to structure waste management in Monrovia, giving the city a facelift more than ever before.
EARLY LIFE STYLE edit
A very difficult beginning like any other, lost his mom at seven and had to settle with his uncle. With these odds at the early stages of life, he continued to fight it alive, a pure survivor!! He remains an ardent believer in God! As a high school student growing up, he organized many youth driven and youth centered programs that provided opportunities for scholarship, financial aid, volunteerism in communities, and behavioral change.
His passion for uplifting others, dedication to service, and willingness to champion a cause for the down-trodden has won him admiration and large followings, making him a center of attraction amongst his peers. This attitude stems from his difficult beginning.
EDUCATION & BEYONG edit
- Bachelor of Science (BSC) in Political Science of the University of Liberia.
LEADERSHIP ROLES edit
A record of his leadership roles includes, among others:
- Member , Joint Presidential Transitional Team , Republic of Liberia , from 2017 to 2018.
- Member, Governing Council , Coalition for Democratic from 2017 to present.
- Chairman, Nationwide Primaries Steering Committee , Coalition for Democratic Change in 2017.
- Head of Party Auxiliaries – Congress for Democratic Change from 2010 -2012.
- Program Officer – Civic Initiative , Monrovia , Liberia.
- Founder – Intellectual Response Unit , Congress for Democratic Change.
- President – Progressive Revolutionary Council
- Member – Council of Forerunners ,Liberia Children’s Parliament (LCP) , Monrovia Liberia from 2006 -2008.
AWARDS edit
- Young Ambassador of Peace by the Universal Peace Federation & Youth Federation for World Peace.
- Most Influential Young Personality of the Year by the Liberia Youth Award.
- Most Influential Youth Leader of the Year by the Congress for Democratic Change.
- African Youth Role Model Personality of the Year by the Face of Trek of Africa.
- Africa’s Patriotic Personality Awards by League of African Development Students (LEADS).
- African Governance Award by the Hollywood and African Prestigious Awards (HAPAWARDS).