Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening economic ties with Liberia, extending an invitation to Liberian businesses to explore investment opportunities in key sectors of Ghana’s economy.
At the official opening of First Atlantic Bank Liberia in Monrovia on Friday, July 31, 2026, Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Nyarko Ampem, speaking on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama, characterized the occasion as a new chapter in the commercial cooperation between the two nations.
He noted that the expansion of First Atlantic Bank into Liberia represents a significant connection between the two sister republics, whose shared history has contributed substantially to Africa’s political development.
Ampem emphasized that Liberia’s achievement in proving the possibility of African statehood, combined with Ghana’s demonstration of the inevitability of African freedom, has collectively inspired a continent.
Drawing inspiration from traditional wisdom in both countries, Ampem referenced Liberia’s proverb, “one broomstick cannot sweep the yard,” and Ghana’s belief that “the strength of the broom is in its binding,” highlighting the importance of unity and cooperation.
He viewed the opening of First Atlantic Bank Liberia as a practical demonstration of Pan-Africanism through trade, commerce, and finance.
Ampem reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to supporting African businesses with regional ambitions and encouraged Liberian companies to consider investing in Ghana, particularly in core sectors such as the rubber industry.
He urged First Atlantic Bank to establish lasting confidence in Liberia by supporting women-owned businesses, providing financing for young entrepreneurs, connecting farmers to markets, and creating employment opportunities.
The Deputy Finance Minister expressed his desire for Ghana and Liberia to be remembered not only as pioneers of Africa’s political emancipation but also as leaders in the continent’s economic and financial transformation.
Ultimately, he emphasized the importance of building banks that connect markets, businesses that transcend borders, and partnerships that endure beyond governments.
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