Hon. Richard Nagbe Koon
- Born on July 17, 1970 Richard Nagbe Koon was elected on November 21, 2024
- Re-elected on May 13, 2025 becoming the Speaker of the House of Representatives for the 55th Legislature of the Republic of Liberia.
- He is a distinguished academic, legislator, and a financial expert
- He has decades of experience in public finance, accounting, governance, and legislative leadership agenda.
Education
- PhD (in progress): Business Administration, Public Finance – Grand Canyon University, USA
- MBA (Accounting): Cuttington University Graduate School, Monrovia
- MBA (Accounting emphasis): Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, Arizona
- CPA Candidate: South Dakota, USA
Academic Career
Professor at the University of Liberia, teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in:
- Government Budgeting & Taxation
- Cost Accounting
- Financial Management
- Advanced Financial Accounting
Impact: Mentoring Liberia’s next generation of accountants, finance professionals, and policy leaders.
Legislative Career
Member of the House of Representatives since 2017
54th Legislature Committees:
- Banking & Currency
- Commerce & Industry
- Public Accounts & Audits
- Education
55th Legislature Roles (before Speakership):
- Chairman, Hydrocarbon Committee
- Co-Chair, Unity Party Legislative Caucus
- Member, Public Accounts & Audit Committee
- Member, Education Committee
- Co-Chair, Banking & Currency Committee
Professional Expertise
Extensive career across public service, international organizations, and private industry.
Key Roles:
- Finance Director – Norwegian Refugee Council (Liberia)
- Lead Financial Analyst – Christian Children Fund
- General Accounting Supervisor – Milford Regional Medical Center (USA)
- Accountant & Procurement Supervisor – Mobil Oil Liberia (now TOTAL)
- Inventory Specialist – Threshold Enterprises
Specialties: Financial analysis, auditing, compliance, procurement, and international consultancy.
Public Sector Reform
- Led implementation of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) at the Ministry of Finance
- Conducted nationwide training for accounting and finance staff across ministries and agencies
- Strengthened transparency, accountability, and fiscal discipline in Liberia’s public sector
Affiliations & Service
- Member – Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (USA)
- Executive Member – Finance Committee, Providence Baptist Church, Monrovia
Core Strengths
- Analytical and research expertise
- Collaborative leadership and teamwork
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills
- Experienced trainer and mentor
- Disciplined, innovative, and productive
Leadership Vision
As Speaker of the House, Hon. Richard Nagbe Koon is expected to:
- Champion legislation for economic stability, fiscal responsibility, youth empowerment, and sustainable development
- Strengthen lawmaking, oversight, and governance reforms
- Align Liberia’s legislative agenda with regional and global frameworks for growth and progress
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