Harbel Margibi County– Central Bank of Liberia Governor, Henry F. Saamoi, has assumed the Chairmanship of the Committee of Governors of the West African Monetary Zone (WAMZ), pledging to deepen regional monetary cooperation and accelerate the collective drive toward a unified West African monetary system. Its top authority, theCommittee of Governors, directs and oversees all decisions on monetary cooperation among these countries. While acknowledging the scale of the task ahead, Saamoi pointed to technological disruptions and the need for sustainable development. He urged member states to “convert challenges into opportunities for deeper regional transformation,” encouraging policymakers to harness digital technologies, strengthen cross-border payment systems, and ensure monetary cooperation delivers tangible benefits for ordinary citizens. “With sustained collaboration, the WAMZ can continue to be a beacon of regional integration, resilience, and progress,” he affirmed, urging member states to keep citizens at the heart of monetary cooperation.

Source: Front Page Africa February 16, 2026 15:29 UTC