Congo Town, Monrovia – Liberia Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung announced during the opening of the ongoing investment conference, which is being hosted at the EJS Ministerial Complex in Congo Town, that the moment is right for investors to make investments in Liberia.
Koung stated in a statement on July 16, 2025, “This is the perfect time to invest in Liberia. By working together, we can create a future that respects our past and benefits our people.” He aded that the investment conference marks a significant turning point in Liberia’s development of sustainable trade, investment, and commerce.
According to him, Liberia is setting the groundwork for a more wealthy and inclusive future because of its wealth of natural resources, young and resilient populace, and rising dedication to stability and change.
Koung noted that investment is a long-term collaboration for development rather than only a money transaction. he thanked NOVA Africa Venture Group and the organizing team for their vision, planning, and effective execution of the conference.
A conference of this kind, he said, indicates that people are willing to work together to create a wealthy and unified Liberia. “Our nation has a wealth of unrealized potential due to its natural deposits, which include diamonds, iron ore, gold, and more. We also have a coastline that is ripe for tourism and fishing, as well as fertile agricultural land, which provides a variety of options for ethical investment,” he continued.
Koung maintained that the country has access to regional markets through ECOWAS and beyond because of its advantageous location on the coast of West Africa. “A few weeks ago, I commissioned modern port equipment at the Free Port of Monrovia to increase access and ensure efficiency.”
According to him, Liberia’s goal is to develop its energy infrastructure, transportation systems, and port facilities in order to establish itself as a competitive trading and logistical hub. Vice President Koung clarified that the administration is also dedicated to improve the business climate, stressing that they are striving to offer increased transparency, legal clarity, and investor protection through continuous reforms and investment rules.
In an effort to assist domestic and international investors, he added that, the government has also hastened process through the Liberia Business Registry and the National Investment Commission. “At this conference, let’s make it clear that we are investing in our people as well as our economy! Our government’s strategy for developing human capital through education and preparing a skilled labor force to serve as the foundation of our economy is outlined in the ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development,” Koung continued.
In his words, “inclusive and welcoming investors who share the government’s aim for growth that benefits not just shareholders but also generates employment for our citizens are essential components of sustainable investment.”
Koung continued that Liberia is moving past the charity-defined past and toward a future based on equitable cooperation, having made the shift from charity to partnership. He pointed out that the administration of the new Liberia wants cooperation, not pity investment, not handouts, but opportunity, not reliance.
“To solve the socioeconomic issues facing our people, we are proposing collaborations founded on respect for one another, reciprocal advantages, and a long-term outlook. We are a new generation that is committed to alter the unfavorable historical narratives and has refused to accept anything less,” Veep Koung stated.
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