Welcomed by President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, the delegation—led by Prince George’s County Council Member Wala Blegay, Esq.—arrived to move an existing memorandum of understanding "from commitment to action." The visit highlights a strategic diplomatic push by the Boakai administration to leverage international partnerships and diaspora networks to jump-start domestic development.
"Liberia remains open to investment," President Boakai told the delegation, emphasizing priority sectors like agriculture, healthcare, and tourism. The President also framed the country as a historic cultural destination for African Americans, assuring the visiting business leaders that his administration is actively working to streamline the investment climate and bolster security.
The visiting coalition brings a diverse portfolio of expertise, featuring officials from the Maryland Office of the Secretary of State alongside entrepreneurs spanning multiple industries. Among them are Dr. Akilah S. Alleyne; Wunmi Duyile of Legacy Premier Foundation; Ahamadu M. Sirleaf of LIBHANA Produce Inc., focusing on agro-processing; Chanel Striker representing tourism and youth ventures; and Kirk Goode of U.S. Refuse LLC, targeting environmental services and waste management.
Recognizing the administration's outreach to expatriates, the delegation presented President Boakai with a Certificate of Honor for encouraging the diaspora to return and invest in national renewal. The engagement, coordinated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and supported by the Ministry of State's Diaspora Office under Erasmus Williams, signals a broader momentum. President Boakai revealed that Monrovia is already preparing to host a subsequent wave of over 60 visiting medical professionals—underscoring a concerted effort to turn bilateral goodwill into lasting infrastructure, healthcare, and economic growth.
