—-Fulfils Inaugural Commitment; Initiate First Liberian Diaspora Conference, Underscores
The first-ever Liberia Annual National Diaspora Conference has ended in Washington, D.C., under the theme “Building the Future Together: Reconciliation, National Healing, Growth, and Prosperity”.
Hosted by President Joseph Boakai, the three-day event was intended to foster greater collaboration between the Liberian government and its global diaspora on the country’s national development agenda.
Inaugural and historic event
The conference fulfilled President Boakai’s promise made in his 2024 State of the Nation Address to convene a global Liberian diaspora conference.
IPNEWS Reporter covering the conference described the conference as marking a “recalibration of Liberia’s relationship with its global citizens”.
The event convened Liberians from around the world, transforming the diaspora relationship from symbolic gestures into practical partnerships for development.
Key addresses and policy commitments
In his address, President Boakai invited the diaspora to join him on Liberia’s journey toward a functional and fair society.
The Iberian leader assured attendees of his administration’s commitment to creating a transparent and accountable environment, citing plans for a potential Diaspora Investment Fund.
President Boakai connected the conference’s goals to his government’s “ARREST Agenda,” which focuses on Agriculture, Roads, Rule of Law, Education, Sanitation, Tourism, and Technology.
Foreign Minister Sara Beysolow Nyanti aso attending the conference called on Liberians globally to unite for reconciliation, national healing, and shared prosperity. She emphasized that Liberians across all continents are essential to the nation’s progress.
Main conference objectives and outcomes
The conference highlighted themes such as economic empowerment and investment, education and skills development, and healthcare.
The event featured policy discussions and workshops aimed at developing actionable policy recommendations and fostering collaborative projects.
The conference was scheduled to conclude with an open-mic town hall, allowing President Boakai to engage directly with the diaspora on pressing national issues.
During the diborations, Dr. Wulu, a Liberian-American educator, emphasized the importance of education as the cornerstone of Liberia’s development.
Dr. Wulu urged the diaspora to invest in education by building schools, sponsoring scholarships, and introducing digital learning tools like AI to the country
Friday, September 26, 2025
Washington, D.C. – His Excellency President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., today launched the inaugural Liberia Annual National Diaspora Conference in the United States capital, Washington, D.C.
The first of its kind in Liberia’s history, the conference convenes Liberians from across the globe alongside the Government of Liberia to foster dialogue, collaboration, and shared commitment to the nation’s development agenda.
In his 2024 State of the Nation Address, President Boakai pledged to convene an All-Liberian National Diaspora Conference in Washington, D.C. as a platform for global conversation on Liberia’s future and to amplify the roles Liberians at home and abroad can play in advancing national progress. Today’s gathering marks the fulfillment of that commitment.
President Boakai arrived in Washington following his participation at the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York, where he addressed the global body on Liberia’s perspectives on multilateralism, peace, and security, in light of Liberia’s recent election to a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council.
The three-day conference officially opens today and will conclude on Sunday, September 28, with an interactive open-mic town hall session, during which President Boakai will engage directly with members of the Liberian diaspora community.
