Monrovia, Liberia – The Liberia Chamber of Commerce (LCC) on Tuesday, January 6, 2025 installed its new Executive Council, marking the start of a renewed chapter focused on private sector advocacy, constitutional governance, and job creation as Liberia moves deeper into 2026.
Senior government officials, corporate executives, and development partners attended the installation event, which emphasized the Chamber’s function as the private sector’s voice and a major force behind economic expansion.
The Chamber is a “private sector advocate” whose goal is to influence policy, reduce bureaucratic bottlenecks, and promote sustainable economic development through evidence-based engagement with government, according to the election committee representatives who presided over the ceremony and congratulated the incoming officers.
Delivering his first remarks of his second term and his first address of 2026, LCC President O. Natty B. Davis, II, said the new council deliberately adhered strictly to the Chamber’s Constitution by holding its installation during the first official sitting in January. He stressed that the Chamber’s efforts will continue to be centered on internal governance improvements, constitutional compliance, and transparency.
“This council is made up of business leaders who volunteer their time, despite demanding schedules, to serve the private sector and Liberia, expressing gratitude to members for recommitting to service,” the president said.
Additionally, Davis promised to improve communication, increase advocacy, and engage legislators more closely in order to fix deficiencies and build on previous successes. In the future, the LCC president matched the Chamber’s mission with the government’s growing emphasis on creating jobs, especially for young people. He cited recent national conversations that emphasized employment as a key priority for 2026, emphasizing the need to enable the private sector to act as the development engine.
“The Chamber shares the government’s objective of creating employment opportunities for our young people. Working together with government and our development partners, we are determined to deliver real results,” Davis narrated.
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry’s Leamom P. Gluascay referred to the LCC as a “key partner” in promoting inclusive growth, trade facilitation, and competitiveness.
Steven S. Kolubah of the Ministry of Labor reiterated the ministry’s willingness to keep working together to enhance and regulate Liberia’s labor market.
Cllr. Cora Hare Konuwa from the Ministry of Justice, assured the business community of its commitment to maintaining a secure and just operating environment. The ceremony concluded with a formal declaration of the Executive Council’s installation, signaling a renewed push for innovation, collaboration, and private sector–led growth in Liberia’s evolving economic landscape.
Reported by: Prince Saah
