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London, United Kingdom | 8, July 2026
Mr Henry Fallah Saamoi, Executive Governor of the Central Bank of Liberia, has been formally honoured with the African Leadership Magazine (ALM) Top 40 African Finance Leaders 2026 Certificate of Listing at the 16th African Business Leadership Awards (ABLA) 2026. The prestigious recognition celebrates his exceptional stewardship of Liberia’s monetary policy, financial sector stability, and transformative economic reform agenda.
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Presented during the African Leadership Magazine Africa Summit at the UK House of Lords in London, the certificate acknowledges Governor Saamoi’s unwavering commitment to rebuilding institutional trust, advancing financial inclusion, and positioning Liberia’s banking sector for sustainable growth. Alongside this honour, he also received the African Central Banking Award in recognition of his structural reforms and dedication to institutional credibility.
As Executive Governor of the Central Bank of Liberia, Mr Saamoi has led a decisive campaign to stabilise the nation’s monetary framework, strengthen financial regulation, and drive inclusive access to banking services. Under his leadership, the Bank has engineered prudent policy frameworks to control inflation, championed technology integration to broaden financial access, and implemented critical governance reforms aimed at restoring transparency and confidence within Liberia’s banking sector. He has also been a vocal advocate for creating trustworthy, bankable markets across Africa to maximise global capital inflows.
Before his appointment as Executive Governor, Mr Saamoi enjoyed a distinguished 25-year career in commercial banking, most notably serving as Chief Executive Officer of International Bank (Liberia) Limited until May 2024. He began his professional journey as a commercial banking intern in 1998 at the Liberia Bank for Development and Investment (LBDI) and rose through the ranks to become one of the nation’s most respected financial leaders. He was designated Acting Governor in July 2024 and officially confirmed as Executive Governor in February 2025.
In addition to the ALM Top 40 African Finance Leaders recognition, Governor Saamoi’s visionary leadership has attracted prominent international acclaim, including an official commendation from the U.S. State of South Carolina for his dedication to public service and economic development.
The African Business Leadership Awards recognise outstanding individuals and organisations whose leadership, innovation, and commitment to excellence are shaping Africa’s economic transformation and sustainable development.
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