07/09/2026
Premier Global Trust Group of Companies Continues to Build Its Image, Receives and Holds Discussions with Two Senior Japanese Diplomats
On Thursday, September 3, 2026, Premier Global Trust Group of Companies received two senior diplomats from the Embassy of Japan in Accra, Ghana. The diplomats, whose duty station covers Ghana, Liberia and Sierra Leone, held discussions with the Group. The discussions focused on potentials in the mineral and energy sectors. Mr. Akio Goto, First Secretary and Head of Economic and Development Cooperation, led the Japanese delegation. Mr. Nabeuchi Yuki, Head of Political Section, was part of the delegation.
Group Chairman Wilmot Paye welcomed the two Japanese diplomats. Chairman Paye introduced the Premier Team and assured the diplomats of the Group’s preparedness and willingness to support future Japanese investments in Liberia through its professional services. He underscored the need for Japanese businesses to venture into Liberia, where a democratic culture is being nurtured and the country now has a reputation as one of the most stable countries in West Africa. A short power-point presentation highlighting some of the country’s mineral potentials was done by the Premier Technical Team.
For their part, the diplomats informed Premier Global Trust Group of Companies that Japanese companies were considering Liberia as a possible destination for investments. They added that Marubeni, a major Japanese company operating in many countries, is seriously considering Liberia. Marubeni, the diplomats added, is keen on seeking opportunities in Liberia’s Renewable Energy sector.
Lead Project Geologist Ernest O. Beon led the technical discussion, supported by Lead Environmental Expert Abraham Zeambo and Operations Officer Siafa Marley Siafa, respectively.
