By Lloydson G.Flomo
MONROVIA, Oct.18 (LINA)—Liberia’s Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung has received the Public Service and Governance Excellence Award at the Innovate Africa Conference 2026, held at the Kigali Serena Hotel in Rwanda.
Dr. Augustine Konneh, Senior Advisor to the President and head of the Liberian delegation, received the award on behalf of the Liberian Vice President.
The award recognizes Vice President Koung’s leadership in public service and his contributions to governance, institutional development, and national progress.
In accepting the honor, Dr. Konneh commended the conference organizers for bringing together African leaders, business representatives, and development partners to promote collaboration and advance the continent’s development agenda.
He conveyed Vice President Koung’s appreciation for the recognition and reaffirmed his commitment to Africa’s development and South-South cooperation.
Dr. Konneh emphasized the importance of African countries sharing experiences, strengthening partnerships, and working collectively to expand opportunities for their citizens.
He also highlighted Liberia’s openness to investment and stronger economic cooperation with Rwanda, expressing interest in partnerships that promote investment, innovation, and sustainable development.
Looking ahead, Dr. Konneh expressed hope that a future edition of the Innovate Africa Conference could be hosted in Liberia. However, conference organizers have indicated that neighboring Sierra Leone could host the next edition.
He reaffirmed Liberia’s commitment to supporting initiatives that strengthen regional cooperation, encourage investment, and advance shared prosperity across Africa.