The Government of Liberia is set to host its inaugural Liberia–Nigeria Trade and Investment Forum on July 15, 2026, in Lagos, marking a significant step toward strengthening bilateral trade, attracting new investment, and expanding private sector collaboration between two of West Africa’s key economies.
Organised through the Embassy of Liberia in Nigeria in partnership with the Office of the Honorary Consul General of Liberia in Lagos, the forum is designed to create a platform where government officials, business leaders, investors, development partners and policymakers can identify commercial opportunities and deepen economic cooperation.
Held under the theme, “Building Bridges for Shared Prosperity: Strengthening Liberia–Nigeria Trade and Investment Partnership,” the event comes as African economies seek to accelerate regional integration under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), which aims to reduce trade barriers and increase commerce across the continent.
Organisers said the forum will highlight Nigeria’s strengths in entrepreneurship, capital mobilisation, industrial production and innovation, while showcasing Liberia’s ongoing economic reforms and infrastructure development initiatives as attractive opportunities for investors.
The programme will feature investment presentations, sector-specific business sessions, business-to-business (B2B) meetings, business-to-government (B2G) engagements, and policy discussions involving regulators from both countries. These sessions are expected to provide investors with direct access to decision-makers while facilitating partnerships capable of driving long-term economic growth.
Key sectors on the agenda include agriculture and agribusiness, energy, infrastructure, mining, technology and the digital economy, as well as tourism, industries regarded as having significant potential for cross-border investment and value creation.
Speaking ahead of the event, the Honorary Consul of Liberia to Nigeria, Dapo Akinosun (SAN), described the forum as a strategic initiative aimed at fostering sustainable commercial relationships beyond diplomatic engagement.
According to Akinosun, the platform is expected to unlock new investment opportunities, encourage knowledge sharing and promote stronger collaboration between governments and private sector stakeholders, ultimately supporting economic transformation in both countries.
Beyond facilitating business deals, the organisers believe the forum could contribute to broader regional economic integration by encouraging cross-border investment flows, strengthening supply chains and expanding market access for businesses operating in West Africa.
As implementation of the AfCFTA gathers momentum, initiatives such as the Liberia–Nigeria Trade and Investment Forum are increasingly viewed as practical mechanisms for translating regional trade ambitions into measurable commercial outcomes. By connecting investors with policymakers and industry leaders, the event is expected to reinforce economic cooperation while positioning both countries to benefit from growing intra-African trade and investment.
