Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening economic relations with Liberia, inviting Liberian businesses to explore investment opportunities in key sectors of Ghana’s economy.
Speaking on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama at the official opening of First Atlantic Bank Liberia in Monrovia on Friday, July 31, 2026, Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Nyarko Ampem described the occasion as a new chapter in commercial cooperation between the two countries.
He said the expansion of First Atlantic Bank into Liberia represents another bridge connecting two sister republics whose shared history has contributed significantly to Africa’s political development.
“Liberia proved that African statehood was possible. Ghana proved that African freedom was inevitable. Together, our two nations inspired a continent,” he said.
Drawing from traditional wisdom in both countries, Mr Ampem said Liberia’s saying that “one broomstick cannot sweep the yard” and Ghana’s belief that “the strength of the broom is in its binding” demonstrate the importance of unity and cooperation.
He described the opening of First Atlantic Bank Liberia as a practical demonstration of Pan-Africanism through trade, commerce and finance.
Mr Ampem reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to supporting African businesses with regional ambitions and encouraged Liberian companies to consider investing in Ghana.
“We welcome investments from Liberian companies into core sectors, including the rubber industry,” he said.
He urged First Atlantic Bank to build lasting confidence in Liberia by supporting women-owned businesses, financing young entrepreneurs, connecting farmers to markets and creating employment opportunities.
The Deputy Finance Minister said Ghana and Liberia should aim to be remembered not only as pioneers of Africa’s political emancipation but also as leaders in the continent’s economic and financial transformation.
“Let us build banks that connect markets, businesses that cross borders and partnerships that outlive governments,” he added.
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