Monrovia – The Internal Audit Agency (IAA) of Liberia, on Friday, February 6, 2026, held its Annual Awards and Appreciation Day in Paynesville City, honoring several outstanding employees for exceptional performance and dedication to duty.
By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway
The well-attended event brought together management and staff from the Agency’s three core departments—Administration, Audit Services, and Special Audits—in an atmosphere of celebration, reflection, and renewed commitment.
Presenting awards to deserving staff, IAA Director General, Mr. David A. Kemah emphasized the importance of commitment, discipline, and dedication to every assigned task, describing them as the surest pathway to achieving personal and institutional targets.
He called on employees to embrace teamwork, noting that the success of the Agency depends on the collective efforts of all staff.
Mr. Kemah likened the IAA to the human body, stressing that just as every part of the body is vital for effective functioning, every employee is equally important to the Agency’s overall performance.
The highlight of the program was the recognition of Mr. Jarwo N. Cooper as STAR STAFF OF THE YEAR 2025, in acknowledgment of his exceptional performance and professional growth.
Speaking on behalf of the honorees, Mr. Cooper expressed gratitude to management for the recognition and encouragement; while, urging his colleagues to redouble their efforts in the new year so that they too can be celebrated.
Mr. Cooper, who recently qualified as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), pledged his commitment to supporting colleagues preparing to sit the CIA examinations, emphasizing that knowledge is most valuable when it is shared.
Earlier in his welcome remarks, the Deputy Director General for Administration, Hon. Mohammed B. Korleh reaffirmed management’s unwavering commitment to supporting staff who aspire to pursue professional certifications.
He noted that investing in staff capacity building remains a key strategy toward achieving a professional institution, which is one of the IAA’s core corporate strategic goals.
Meanwhile, Mr. Korleh used the occasion to officially introduce Atty. Elizabeth Horace-Kwemi as the entity’s newly recruited Executive Director for Administration, following a highly competitive recruitment process.
The Awards and Appreciation Day also featured recreational activities, camaraderie, and moments of relaxation by the beach, further strengthening bonds among staff.
Management used the occasion to commend all employees for their contributions to advancing the Agency’s mandate and encouraged them to remain steadfast in upholding professionalism, integrity, and excellence in public service delivery.
The event concluded with a renewed sense of motivation and unity, as staff left inspired to contribute even more meaningfully to the growth and success of the Internal Audit Agency in the year ahead.
