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Africa-Press – Liberia. <\/strong><\/span>Vice President Jeremiah Koung on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 officially opened the 41st the General Assembly of the ECOWAS Brown Card Insurance Scheme, hailing the decades-old initiative as a cornerstone of regional safety, cooperation, and economic progress.<\/p>\n

Addressing delegates from across West Africa, including Ghana, Nigeria, The Gambia, Benin, and Guinea-Bissau, VP Koung described the Brown Card as \u201ca symbol of protection for ECOWAS member states and our region.\u201d<\/p>\n

The week-long assembly, which runs up to November 28, is bringing together policymakers, insurers, and regional experts to strengthen the governance, legal, and operational structures of the Brown Card Scheme. With more than 162 insurance companies participating across the region, the initiative provides standardized third-party motor insurance coverage for citizens traveling within ECOWAS.<\/p>\n

VP Koung stressed that the Brown Card Scheme goes far beyond insurance. He said it embodies mobility, opportunity, and the assurance that citizens can traverse West African borders with confidence.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt tells every traveler, every transporter, every worker that their rights and property are protected under a unified regional framework,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

For Liberia, whose economy relies heavily on regional transport corridors and cross-border trade, he asserted that the Brown Card has become an essential catalyst for economic activity.<\/p>\n

The Liberian Vice President highlighted the benefits of the Brown Cfor transport unions, commercial drivers, and small businesses engaged in cross-border commerce.<\/p>\n

VKoung emphasized that as Liberia modernizes its transport sector and pursues deeper integration with regional markets, the Brown Card Scheme remains a \u201cstrategic partner\u201d in the country\u2019s development agenda.<\/p>\n

He called for continued upgrades, including digitalization, stronger compliance systems, and wider public awareness so that \u201cits benefits reach every corner of our region.\u201d<\/p>\n

Also speaking at the occasion, ECOWAS Resident Representative Josephine Nkrumah reaffirmed the institution\u2019s support for the scheme, noting that it plays a critical role in building trust and predictability in cross-border transactions. She commended member states for their commitment to expanding economic and social integration.<\/p>\n

Also speaking, Musa Dukuly, Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Liberia, underscored the scheme\u2019s impact on financial stability and regional economic activity.<\/p>\n

He stressed the importance of strong regulatory and enforcement mechanisms to maintain the scheme\u2019s integrity and long-term viability.<\/p>\n

The 41st General Assembly aims to refine the Brown Card\u2019s operational efficiency while preparing the scheme for future challenges, particularly in an era where digital systems and regional interdependence are rapidly evolving.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Liberia. Vice President Jeremiah Koung on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 officially opened the 41st the General Assembly of the ECOWAS Brown Card Insurance Scheme, hailing the decades-old initiative as a cornerstone of regional safety, cooperation, and economic progress. 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