Participants will be provided with the week programme and other relevant documents before the meeting.

Any participant wanting to circulate a document, should be provided to the secretariat. Participants are also advised to consult with the secretariat on any matters pertaining to the issuance or distribution of meeting documents.

Visitors to Liberia are required to have a valid health certificate for yellow fever. Delegates attending the Annual General Assembly will have these emergency medical services available:

HEALTH CARE SERVICES
Jahmale Medical Solutions
+231881603000
Paynesville, AB Tolbert Road

Wellness Partners Medical Center
+231770544832
Congo Town Back Road
www.ellnesspartnerhealth.org

All delegates will use the Roberts International Airport (the airport is 59.3KM from central Monrovia) for arrival and departure except traveling via road.

The National Road Fund of Liberia will be responsible for airport pickups and drop-offs of All Participants. Therefore, we encourage all participants to kindly submit full flight itineraries to asamukai@nrf.gov.lr or obarclay@nrf.gov.lr before arrival in Monrovia.

NRF will have designated staff and protocol in place to assist with immigration related issues during arrival and departure.

More detailed information will be posted on the website of ARMFA Home - ARMFA and the National Road Fund of Liberia (www.nrf.gov.lr) in due course.

Kindly contact this address 22ndarmfagalib@nrf.gov.lr if there are any changes in the time and date of your arrival.

Delegates will be required to register using Registration Link and obtain identification badges prior to the start of the AGA/AGM.

All delegates are required to sign-in and pick up their badges at the Help Desk at the conference venue or contact via WhatsApp +231886772144

For security reasons, identification badges should be worn by all delegates at all times, during the conference/meeting as well as during official social functions.

We encourage you to kindly pre- register before October 15, 2025.

All delegates will be required to register for the issuance of the badge.

The National Road Fund of Liberia will make available transportation for All Participants commuting from hotels accommodation to conference designated venues daily.

Similarly, airport pickups and drop-offs will be arranged by the National Road Fund of Liberia for the duration of the conference.

NRF will have designated personnel and protocol to assist in handling of Luggage of arriving and departing guests of the conference.

Breakfast, Coffee break and lunch will be provided for all delegates at the conference venue daily.

There are two telecommunication companies in Liberia, Lonestar Cell MTN and Orange Liberia.
Both companies cell prepaid sim cards for USD$1. Pre-paid airtime vouchers cost anywhere from USD$ 1 to USD$ 100 and can be purchased at any shop, supermarket, local vendor etc…

Kindly note that identification will be required to purchase a sim card. Dialing in Liberia

• To call locally, just dial the number. For example, a Lonestar number will begin with 088/055 and an Orange number will begin with 077. All you would need to do is dial the number and call.
• International to Liberia: Dial the country code +231 followed by the company code 077 or 088 or 055 and then the rest of the number.
• From Liberia to other countries: You can call the numbers directly.

Liberia, founded in 1822 by freed American slaves, is regarded as the oldest Republic in Africa. Liberia declared our independence on July 26, 1847, with First President Joseph Jekins Roberts being an Americo- Liberian. This achievement was marked by the unification of freed slaves and the indigenous populations, who worked together to establish a new nation based on principles of freedom, Liberty and self –governance.

Today, Liberia has a population of approximately 5 million people and covers an area of about 111,369 square kilometers. Liberia also has 15 counties and 16 tribes showcasing our rich cultural diversity and heritage.

The conference will be held in the capital city of Liberia named after the 5th US President James Monroe, Monrovia is a city rich in history and reflects the struggles and triumphs of its people.

Today Monrovia is home to over 1 million inhabitants representing a diverse mix of ethnic groups.

The city features a mix of colonial and modern architecture. Notable landmarks include, The Providence Island (a place the first batch of freed slaves from America landed), The Providence Baptist Church (a place the declaration of Independence was signed), The Centennial Pavilion, The Executive Mansion etc… each reflecting the diverse architecture influences.

The official language spoken in Liberia is English.

Monrovia experiences a tropical monsoon climate, characterized by distinct wet and dry seasons.

Temperature

• Average Temperatures: The city typically has warm temperatures yearround, averaging between 24°C (75°F) and 31°C (88°F).
• Peak Heat: The hottest months are usually from March to April, when temperatures can rise.

Rainfall

• Wet Season: The rainy season runs from May to October, with the heaviest rainfall occurring between June and August. During this period, Monrovia can receive significant precipitation, often exceeding 300mm (11.8 inches) per month.
• Dry Season: The dry season lasts from November to April, bringing lower humidity and less rainfall, making it a popular time for visitors.

Humidity

• Monrovia has high humidity levels, particularly during the rainy season, which can make the heat feel more intense.

The republic of Liberia operates a dual currency regime comprising of the Liberian Dollars (LD) and the United States Dollars (USD$).

Both are legal tenders. Central Bank of Liberia publicizes the daily rates on their website https://cbl.org.lr/.

All the commercial banks in Liberia have operating ATMs that take both master and visa cards and other internationally recognized cards.