CBL Chief Warns, As Regional Training Opens In Monrovia
Monrovia, Liberia – The Executive Governor of the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL), Henry F. Saamoi, has cautioned professionals across West Africa against overreliance on artificial intelligence, declaring that no technology can replace human judgment, ethics, accountability and critical thinking in professional communication.
Speaking through his advisor on multilateral relations, Jackson S.W. Worlobah, Sr., at the opening of a five-day regional training on effective report writing skills and presentation techniques using artificial intelligence tools (advanced level) on Monday in Monrovia, Governor Saamoi said AI is rapidly transforming workplaces but warned that institutions must ensure every AI-generated report, presentation or analysis undergoes rigorous human review.
“While AI can enhance human productivity, it cannot replace the critical human attributes that underpin sound professional judgement, analytical reasoning, contextual understanding, ethical discernment, creativity, emotional intelligence and accountability,” the Governor emphasized.
The training, organized by the Central Bank of Liberia in partnership with the West African Institute for Financial and Economic Management (WAIFEM), has attracted participants from central banks, finance ministries, public institutions and private organizations across the West African sub-region.
Governor Saamoi stressed that clear, accurate and analytical communication has become indispensable in an era where governments and financial institutions must respond rapidly to complex economic challenges.
He warned that poorly written reports and ineffective presentations can delay decision-making, weaken institutional credibility and undermine public confidence.
The CBL Boss further noted that although AI-powered technologies can improve drafting, editing, data analysis and workflow automation, concerns over data privacy, information security, algorithmic bias and content accuracy demand responsible governance.
“The credibility of any professional output ultimately depends not on the technology used to produce it, but on the integrity, competence and accountability of the individual who produces it,” he said.
Representing WAIFEM Director-General Dr. Baba Yusuf Musa, Director of Governance and Institutional Development, Dr. Alvin G. Johnson described the course as one of the Institute’s most sought-after flagship programs, citing growing regional demand for advanced digital communication and AI skills.
Over the next five days, participants will receive intensive training in executive and policy report writing, AI-assisted editing, data visualization, presentation design, workflow automation, ethical AI use and digital collaboration, with organizers hoping graduates will return to their institutions better equipped to improve workplace productivity and communication.
