Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has by Proclamation declared Wednesday, October 1, 2025 as "Global Coffee Day". According to a Foreign Ministry release, October 1st is recognized annually as Global Coffee Day by the International Coffee Organization (ICO), and it seeks to promote sustainable practices, raising awareness of coffee farmers’ challenges, and celebrating coffee’s journey from bean to cup. The Proclamation stated that coffee is one of the world’s most consumed beverages, a global commodity that fuels economic growth, supports millions of livelihoods, and enriches cultures worldwide. The Presidential Proclamation disclosed that Liberia’s coffee industry holds historical and economic significance, contributing to national heritage, exports, and employment. Cultivating Coffea liberica presents an opportunity to diversify Liberia’s coffee sector, improve climate resilience through its hardiness and disease resistance, and open niche markets for local farmers.