Thomas Nyarko Ampem represented President Mahama at the event in Liberia
Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening economic relations with Liberia, inviting Liberian businesses to explore investment opportunities in key sectors of Ghana’s economy as both countries strengthen commercial cooperation.
Speaking on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama at the official opening of First Atlantic Bank Liberia in Monrovia, Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Nyarko Ampem described the occasion as another bridge connecting the two sister republics whose shared history has helped shape Africa’s political future.
“Liberia proved that African statehood was possible. Ghana proved that African freedom was inevitable. Together, our two nations inspired a continent,” he said.
Drawing inspiration 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” both highlight the importance of regional cooperation.
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He said the establishment of First Atlantic Bank Liberia represents a practical expression of Pan-Africanism through commerce and finance.
Ampem reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to supporting African businesses with regional ambitions and encouraged Liberian companies to explore investment opportunities in Ghana.
“We welcome investments from Liberian companies into core sectors, including the rubber industry,” he announced.
He urged First Atlantic Bank to build lasting trust in Liberia by supporting women-owned businesses, financing young entrepreneurs, connecting farmers to markets and creating employment opportunities.
Concluding his remarks, Ampem said history should remember Ghana and Liberia 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 said.
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