Abuja: President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., departed Liberia earlier today to participate in the West Africa Economic Summit (WAES), taking place from June 20-21, 2025, in Abuja, Federal Republic of Nigeria.
According to African Press Organization, the West Africa Economic Summit brings together Heads of State, senior government officials, private sector leaders, and development partners from across the region to explore strategies for accelerating trade, investment, and regional integration. The summit is a key platform for shaping policies and partnerships that promote sustainable economic growth, job creation, and industrial development across West Africa.
President Boakai is scheduled to address the WAES Forum, where he will articulate Liberia’s vision for economic transformation and present investment opportunities in critical sectors such as agriculture, energy, infrastructure, tourism, and digital innovation.
Accompanying the President are key members of his cabinet, including Mme. Sara Beysolow Nyanti, Minister of Foreign Affairs; Hon. Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, Minister of Finance and Development Planning; and Hon. Magdalene Dagoseh, Minister of Commerce. The delegation also includes Hon. Alexander Nuetah, Minister of Agriculture; Hon. Wilmot Paye, Minister of Mines and Energy; and several other senior officials and advisors.
In President Boakai’s absence, Minister of Justice Cllr. Oswald Tweh will chair the Cabinet, maintaining communication with the President via telephone to ensure continued oversight and coordination of national governance.
The President and his delegation are expected to return to Liberia on Monday, June 23, 2025.