Liberia has appointed Ghanaian businessman and governance advocate, Rev. Kennedy Okosun, as Consultant and Advisor for its inaugural Investment Conference set to take place in Accra on May 15 and 16, 2025.
The two-day high-level forum, spearheaded by the Liberian Foreign Affairs Ministry and its Embassy in Ghana, will host West African investors, policymakers, and entrepreneurs under one roof to drive regional partnerships, deepen economic synergies and position Liberia as a viable destination for investment.
Speaking to ModernGhana News in a pre-event interview on Tuesday, May 13, Rev. Okosun, who is the Executive Chairman of Krif Ghana Limited, said his mandate is not only to support the successful delivery of the event but also to ensure long-term outcomes that extend beyond the conference.
“This conference seeks to deepen regional investment partnerships and engage key stakeholders across West Africa’s economic landscape. Though Liberia is the host, the benefits are expected to ripple across the region, including Ghana,” he noted.
The 2025 Liberia Investment Conference marks the first time the event is being held outside Monrovia, signalling a move by Liberia to attract broader regional and international investor attention through Ghana’s globally respected platform.
The Consultant described Ghana as the strategic choice for hosting the event due to the country’s global reputation and appeal.
“Ghana is the star of Africa. Ghana is the golden jewel. In one simple sentence—Ghana is the place to be,” Rev. Okosun stated.
The conference is expected to attract key players in agriculture, energy, maritime, transport, petroleum, telecommunications, engineering, real estate, waste management, environmental solutions and a host of others.
Rev. Okosun disclosed that the event will also witness the official launch of two bilateral associations—the Ghana-Liberia Business Chamber and the Ghana-Liberia Friendship Association—both aimed at deepening and sustaining economic and cultural cooperation between the two countries.
“These two initiatives will ensure that the relationship we begin to build from this conference does not end on May 16. As consultant, my role is to ensure that the before, the during, and the after are all successful,” he said.
To sustain momentum, he hinted at a follow-up conference later in 2025 and a recognition ceremony in 2026 to honour entrepreneurs and businesses that will emerge from the initiative.
He explained it will be a forum to commend, support, and publicly celebrate business pioneers born out of the Accra conference.
Rev. Okosun believes these efforts will leave a lasting impact on the region’s business landscape.
“If you are an entrepreneur, a corporate leader, or a policymaker interested in trade and investment in Liberia, this is an opportunity you should not miss,” he urged.
With a vision to “leave society better than he met it”, Rev. Okosun will, after the Liberia Investment Conference, hold his flagship event—The Diplomatic Round Table and Trade Networking—slated for June 25, 2025, at La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra.
This event, themed “Trade Without Barriers,” is being organised by KRIF Media, KRIF Foundation, and Mediadotkom.
It aims to foster stronger diplomatic and trade ties between embassies and Ghanaian businesses in line with the John Dramani Mahama-led government’s 24-hour economy agenda.
The diplomatic forum is expected to host representatives from the UN, the Office of the President, Ministries of Trade and Foreign Affairs, and will be moderated by former Ghanaian diplomat and minister, H.E. Ambassador Ekow Spio-Garbrah.
