MONROVIA – The National Road Fund (NRF) of Liberia has been overwhelmingly voted to host the 22nd Annual General Assembly of the African Road Maintenance Funds Association (ARMFA), an umbrella organization representing 35 member countries.
The highprofile event is scheduled to take place in Monrovia from November 17 to 21, 2025, and is expected to attract more than 300 delegates from across the continent.
The decision to award Liberia hosting rights was announced today, May 26, 2025, during ARMFA’s Executive Committee meeting held in Nairobi, Kenya. The vote follows a compelling communication and presentation by Mrs. Joseta Neufville Wento, Manager of the National Road Fund of Liberia, who also serves as Chairperson for Membership for West Africa ARMFA and Vice President of the West Africa Focus Group.
Speaking shortly after the announcement, Mrs. Wento expressed her enthusiasm and Liberia’s commitment to hosting a successful General Assembly.
“This is a proud moment for Liberia. We made the case that our country is transitioning into a second-generation road fund model and that we are ready to showcase the progress we’ve made in sustainable road infrastructure financing and governance,” said Mrs. Wento.
“Our government’s ARREST Agenda places a strong premium on road connectivity. We understand that financing remains a major challenge across Africa due to competing national priorities, but Liberia is making great strides nationally to address this,” she added.
Mrs. Wento emphasized that hosting the ARMFA General Assembly will not only elevate Liberia’s visibility in the infrastructure sector but also present tangible economic benefits.
“For me, this is more than just a general assembly. It’s an opportunity to attract foreign investment and stimulate growth in our local economy. We see this as a platform to further develop our economic corridors and create jobs, particularly for young people,”. A better Liberia is still possible and it’s possible in our lifetime.” She stated.
