Ghanaian businessman and governance advocate, Rev Kennedy
Liberia has appointed Ghanaian businessman and governance advocate, Rev. Kennedy Okosun, as Consultant and Advisor for its inaugural Investment Conference, scheduled to take place in Accra on May 15 and 16, 2025.
The two-day high-level forum, spearheaded by the Liberian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and its Embassy in Ghana, will bring together West African investors, policymakers, and entrepreneurs 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 — Executive Chairman of Krif Ghana Limited — stated that his mandate goes beyond ensuring the success of the event, extending to fostering long-term outcomes that last well 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 Liberia’s strategic move to attract broader regional and international investor attention through Ghana’s globally respected platform.
Describing Ghana as a strategic choice for hosting the event, Rev. Okosun stated:
“Ghana is the star of Africa. Ghana is the golden jewel. In one simple sentence, Ghana is the place to be.”
The conference is expected to attract key players from sectors such as agriculture, energy, maritime, transport, petroleum, telecommunications, engineering, real estate, waste management, environmental solutions, and more.
Rev. Okosun also disclosed that the event will witness the official launch of two bilateral associations: the Ghana-Liberia Business Chamber and the Ghana-Liberia Friendship Association. Both initiatives aim to deepen and sustain 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 a 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 emerge from the initiative. The recognition forum will 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.
Following the Liberia Investment Conference, Rev. Okosun will host his flagship event — The Diplomatic Round Table and Trade Networking — on June 25, 2025, in Accra.
The 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 alignment with the 24-hour economy agenda of the John Dramani Mahama-led government.
The diplomatic forum is expected to host representatives from the United Nations, the Office of the President, the Ministry of Trade, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and will be moderated by former Ghanaian diplomat and minister, Ambassador Ekow Spio-Garbrah.
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