The Liberia Chamber of Commerce (LCC) has installed its new Executive Council, marking the start of a renewed chapter focused on private sector advocacy, constitutional governance, and job creation. The installation ceremony held on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, was attended by senior government officials, business leaders, and development partners.
Presiding over the ceremony, representatives of the election committee congratulated the incoming officers, describing the Chamber as a “private sector advocate” whose mission is to influence policy, reduce bureaucratic bottlenecks, and promote sustainable economic development through evidence-based engagement with government.
Delivering the first remarks of his second term, LCC President, O. Natty B. Davis, II, said the new Council deliberately adhered strictly to the Chamber’s Constitution by holding its installation during the first official sitting in January. He emphasized that constitutional compliance, transparency, and internal governance reforms would be central to the Chamber’s work.
“This council is made up of business leaders who volunteer their time, despite demanding schedules, to serve the private sector and Liberia, expressing gratitude to members for recommitting to service,” the president said. Davis also pledged to build on past gains while addressing shortcomings through better communication, stronger advocacy, and closer engagement with policymakers.
Looking ahead, the LCC president aligned the Chamber’s agenda with the government’s emerging priority of job creation, particularly for young people. He referenced recent national discussions highlighting employment as a central focus for 2026, stressing that the private sector must be empowered to serve as the engine of growth.
“The Chamber shares the government’s objective of creating employment opportunities for our young people. Working together with government and our development partners, we are determined to deliver real results,” Davis narrated. Leamom P. Gluascay, representing the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, described the LCC as a “key partner” in advancing trade facilitation, competitiveness, and inclusive growth.
For its part, the Ministry of Labor, through Steven S. Kolubah, reaffirmed the ministry’s openness to continued cooperation in regulating and strengthening Liberia’s labor sector. Cllr. Cora Hare Konuwa of the Ministry of Justice assured the business community of commitment to maintaining a secure and just operating environment. The ceremony concluded with a formal declaration of the Executive Council’s installation, signaling a renewed push for innovation, collaboration, and private sector–led growth in Liberia’s evolving economic landscape.
