Amos B. Tweh
Amos B. Tweh | |
|---|---|
| Managing Director of the Liberia Petroleum Refining Company | |
| Assumed office 30 January 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Marie Urey-Coleman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Monrovia, Liberia |
| Party | Unity Party |
| Alma mater | African Methodist Episcopal University Birmingham City University |
| Website | https://www.lprclib.com/ |
Amos B. Tweh is a Liberian public official and corporate executive serving as the Managing Director of the Liberia Petroleum Refining Company (LPRC), the state-owned petroleum storage and regulatory institution.[1][2] His tenure has involved operational reforms, policy engagement, and special initiatives in Liberia's petroleum sector.[3]
Career
Tweh has been active in Liberian party politics as a member of the leadership of Unity Party (UP).[4] He served as the Secretary General of the party, a position from which he issued statements and represented the party with public responses to reports and analyses regarding its policies and commitments.[5] He was appointed Managing Director of LPRC on January 26, 2024.[6] Before this appointment, he served as manager of planning, policy and compliance at LPRC.[7][8]
Tenure as Managing Director
During his tenure, Tweh has addressed issues related to the structure of Liberia's petroleum sector.[9] In February 2025, he testified before the Liberian Senate’s Committee on Hydrocarbon, Energy and Environment, stating that proposed legislation to unbundle the functions of the LPRC could affect employment levels and the institution's operational stability.[10][11][12]
In 2025, Tweh stated that LPRC was preparing to receive a direct shipment of petroleum products for the first time in more than 40 years.[13][14] In the same year, he acknowledged challenges related to petroleum storage fees in Liberia and reported that the company was engaging with industry stakeholders on possible pricing reforms aligned with regional and international benchmarks.[15][16]
Management style
Tweh has acknowledged challenges related to petroleum storage fees in Liberia and stated that the LPRC has engaged with stakeholders to examine pricing practices in relation to international industry standards.[17] In May 2025, Global News Network reported that Tweh carried out disciplinary action against staff members for violations of workplace conduct policies.[18]
See also
References
- ^ Wilson (2024-01-31). "Liberia News:AMOS TWEH TAKES OVER AT LPRC". The New Republic Liberia. Retrieved 2025-12-23.
- ^ Africa Press (2024-02-01). "Liberia: Unity Party SG Takes over LPRC". Liberia. Retrieved 2025-12-23.
- ^ Liberia, The Analyst (2024-01-31). "Amos Tweh Takes Over At LPRC -Promises Agenda for Institutional growth". Analyst Liberia. Retrieved 2025-12-23.
- ^ Africa, FrontPage (September 12, 2022). "Liberia: Amin Modad, Mo Ali Out, Rev. Luther Tarpeh, Amos Tweh Take over Unity Party Leadership". FrontPage Africa. Retrieved 2026-01-13.
- ^ Dawn, New (2025-12-02). ""We won't repeat mistakes."". Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news. Retrieved 2026-01-13.
- ^ "President Boakai Makes New Appointments in Government | The Executive Mansion". www.emansion.gov.lr. Retrieved 2026-01-03.
- ^ Tumu, Jaheim T. (2024-02-01). "Liberia: New LPRC Managing Director Tweh Pledges to Set up Aggressive Agenda to Prioritize Institutional Growth". FrontPageAfrica. Retrieved 2026-01-03.
- ^ FM, OK (2018-09-05). "LPRC Terminates Services of Opposition Unity Party's Executive Amos Tweh - OK FM". Retrieved 2026-01-03.
- ^ "LPRC Managing Director Amos Tweh Responds to Senator Amara Konneh". 2024-04-15. Retrieved 2025-12-30.
- ^ Toe, Blamo N. (2025-02-18). "MD Tweh Warns: Unbundling LPRC risks 500+ jobs, national security". THE LIBERIAN INVESTIGATOR. Retrieved 2026-01-03.
- ^ "Reducing LPRC's Scope of Operations Will Definitely lead to Massive job loss". Liberianobserver.com. 2025-02-17. Retrieved 2026-01-03.
- ^ Writer, Contributing (2025-02-17). "Liberia: LPRC Boss Warns Senate: Reducing Company's Scope Will Lead to Massive Job Loss". FrontPageAfrica. Retrieved 2026-01-03.
- ^ Garzeawu, Moses Kollie (2025-07-29). "LPRC BEGINS IMPORTATION OF PETROLEUM PRODUCTS TO CURB SHORTAGES". Business Insight Liberia. Retrieved 2026-01-03.
- ^ Observer, Liberian (2025-07-29). "Liberia: LPRC to Receive First Petrol Shipment in 4 Decades". Liberian Observer. Retrieved 2026-01-03.
- ^ Saah, Prince Tamba (2025-08-28). "LPRC Boss Admits To High Storage Fees". The News Newspaper Liberia. Retrieved 2026-01-03.
- ^ Dawn, New (2025-08-28). "LPRC Boss bows to Senate". Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news. Retrieved 2026-01-03.
- ^ Quansah, Godfred Badu (2025-08-28). "LPRS Boss Admits, "Liberia Has Highest Storage Fee On Petroleum Products." - Reports 231". Retrieved 2026-01-03.
- ^ GNNLiberia (2024-11-11). "LPRC Boss Dismisses one, Suspends Two - Global News Network Liberia". Global News Network Liberia. Archived from the original on 2025-05-18. Retrieved 2026-01-03.