Dr. Emmanuel Fred

Hon. (Dr.) Emmanuel Fred is a Liberian public servant, policy professional, and academic leader currently holding three prominent roles:

• President of the Liberia Academy of Sciences (LAS)

• Board Chair of the Africa Open University (also referred to as African Open University)

• Assistant Minister for Operations, Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications (MOPT)

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Current Positions

Assistant Minister for Operations, Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications

Appointed by the President of Liberia, H.E. Joseph Nyuma Boakai, and serving since 16 April 2024 (nominated March 2024; later confirmed by the Liberian Senate and commissioned). He reports through the Deputy Minister for Postal Operations and oversees operational activities, project coordination, resource management, compliance with standards, and cross-departmental support related to postal and telecommunications services and statistics.

President, Liberia Academy of Sciences (LAS)

LAS is Liberia’s independent, non-governmental national academy of sciences (founded July 2023 with support from the Beijing Talent Technology Co., Ltd.). As President, Fred leads the Academy’s work in recognizing scientific excellence, advancing research (including agriculture, Technology, health, and environment), science education, and evidence-informed national development. He has represented LAS internationally, including conferences and diplomatic events (e.g., a 2026 reception marking the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China and also represented the LAS at the Global South Think tank event hosted in Shanghai, 2025). He is sometimes referred to as Dr. Emmanuel Fred in Academy contexts as the results of his Honorary Doctor of Science.

Board Chair, Africa Open University

Liberia Academy of Sciences lists the establishment of the African Open University (AOU) in Liberia as one of its notable achievements. It is designed to develop future leaders in science and technology. Fred serves as Board Chair of this institution.

Professional Background

Fred has more than 10 years of experience in public policy and telecommunications within the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications. His career progression there includes:

• Technical Advisor (December 2010 – June 2016)

• Director, Planning, Research, Statistics, and Documentation (June 2016 – October 2018)

• Special Assistant to the Office of the Minister (October 2018 – August 2023); also served as ECOWAS National Correspondent for Postal Indicators

• General Coordinator, Office of Projects and Aid Coordination (August 2023 – April 2024)

• Assistant Minister for Operations (April 2024 – present)

His work has focused on project management, administrative support, strategic planning, postal statistics, research, and coordination with donors and international partners.

Education and Certifications

• Master in Public Policy (MPP), Peking University, China (July 2023)

• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting, University of Liberia, College of Business and Public Administration (December 2015)

Selected certifications:

• Executive Skills for PAs and Administrators, African Training Institute (ATI), Dubai (2022)

• Leadership 4.0: Leadership in the Cognitive Revolution, Management and Governance in the emerging World of Digital Leadership, Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode, India, 2025

• Wuhan Research Institute of Posts and Telecommunications, Telecommunications Administration, Wuhan, China. 2016

• Course on Service Delivery Course, South African School of Government/ Liberia Institute of Public Administration, South Africa. 2019

• Seminar on Cooperation and Development of Digital Economy for Developing Countries, Wuhan Research Institute of Posts and Telecommunications (2021)

• Advanced Public Administration, Liberia Institute of Public Administration (LIPA) (2019)

• Implementation of the Regional Project on Customs Declaration System (CDS), Pan African Postal Union (PAPU), Arusha, Tanzania (2019)

Language and Professional Focus

English (fluent, with strong writing and analytical skills). His career emphasizes operational efficiency, public policy, telecommunications/postal development, project coordination, and strengthening Liberia’s scientific and higher-education capacity through institutions such as LAS and the Africa Open University.