Sen. Cllr. Joseph Kpator Jallah
Senior Senator, Lofa County, Liberia
Phone:
123-456-7890
Email:
Place of Birth:
Nyandemoilahun Town, Kolahun District, Lofa County, Republic of Liberia
Date of Birth:
March 14th, 1984
A Bit About Me
Cllr. Jallah is a seasoned legal professional and public servant with over two decades of experience in both civil and criminal law, public policy, and institution-building in Liberia. Admitted as an Attorney-At-Law in 1994 and to the Supreme Court Bar in 2006, he has served in pivotal roles, including Senior Legal Advisor and Legal Counselor at the Central Bank of Liberia (2010–2022) and Deputy Minister of Justice (2004–2009). Notably, Cllr. Jallah was instrumental in establishing the Drug Enforcement Agency of Liberia, serving as its first Director from 1996 to 2001, and has advised on critical legislation, such as the Decent Work Bill, which is now law.
An educator at heart, he has also served as a Teaching and Research Assistant at the University of Liberia. As a senator, Cllr. Jallah has championed reconciliation, youth empowerment, religious pluralism, and infrastructure development, with a focus on reestablishing values and institutions in Lofa County. With academic credentials in Political Science, Economics, and Law, he is well-versed in drafting legal frameworks and supporting justice initiatives.
A Christian with deep respect for religious diversity, Cllr. Jallah exemplifies inclusivity and tolerance. His extensive travels span Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America, contributing to his broad worldview and commitment to serving Liberia with insight and integrity.
Work Experience
2022 - Present
2010 - 2022
2004 - 2009
Senior Senator of Lofa County, Liberia. CEO of The Lofa County Development Foundation (LOCDEFO)
He worked as senior legal advisor and before then as legal counselor of the Central Bank of Liberia
Deputy Minister of Justice at the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) Republic of Liberia.
1996 - 2001
1994
December 22, 2006.
Director of The Anti-Drug Agency now Liberia Drugs Enforcement Agency (LDEA). Immigration Administrator (Chief of Security) with over twenty years in public service including serving as Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant of the University of Liberia. Worked with the government to establish the Drug Enforcement Agency in Liberia and became its first Director. Served as consultant on the Decent Work Bill of Liberia now passed into law by the National Legislature.
Admitted as an Attorney-At-Law at the civil law court.
Admitted on the Supreme Court Bar of Liberia.
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