Africa-Press – Liberia. The gathering is organized by Liberia’s National Road Fund (NRF) in partnership with the Ministry of Public Works and has drawn more than 300 participants, including Road Fund executives, government officials, and infrastructure specialists from 35 African nations.
Monrovia — Liberia is hosting the 22nd Annual General Assembly (AGA) of the Africa Road Maintenance Funds Association (ARMFA) for the first time, bringing together delegates from across the continent to discuss sustainable road financing and infrastructure development.
The five-day conference, held under the theme “Innovative Financing and Sustainability of Road Infrastructure in the Face of Climate Change and Mobility Challenges in Africa,” runs from November 17–21, 2025, at the Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Ministerial Complex in Congo Town.
The gathering is organized by Liberia’s National Road Fund (NRF) in partnership with the Ministry of Public Works and has drawn more than 300 participants, including Road Fund executives, government officials, and infrastructure specialists from 35 African nations.
ARMFA President Essaie Moussa Aubin told journalists on Sunday that the assembly aims to strengthen governance, refine funding strategies, and deepen collaboration among member states.
“Road maintenance requires a national body to take charge of road infrastructure. This platform allows us to share experiences, promote public–private partnerships, and maintain the autonomy of national road funds,” Aubin said.
He stressed that sustainable financing remains a major challenge across Africa amid worsening climate pressures.
“The question now is how we use road maintenance funds efficiently to manage increasing infrastructure needs, particularly during this period of severe climate challenges,” he noted.
Liberia’s NRF Manager, Mrs. Joseta Neufville Wento, described the conference as a timely opportunity for capacity building and long-term sector reform.
“This is meant to cultivate financial strategies but, more importantly, to identify challenges and find practical solutions,” she said.
Wento expressed optimism that the outcomes will enhance understanding of how road funds operate and improve the effectiveness of infrastructure financing across member nations.
“It is our expectation that people will understand the operation of road funds and how sustainable systems can be applied to address Africa’s growing mobility and infrastructure needs,” she added.
The ARMFA General Assembly is expected to conclude with policy recommendations and renewed commitments to strengthening road financing mechanisms across Africa.
For More News And Analysis About Liberia Follow Africa-Press
