Liberia and Nigeria Strengthen Economic Ties in Lagos Forum

Liberia and Nigeria are deepening their economic partnership to unlock new investment opportunities, as reaffirmed during the Liberia-Nigeria Trade and Investment Forum held in Lagos. The forum, organized by the Government of the Republic of Liberia and the Embassy of Liberia in Nigeria, aimed to strengthen bilateral trade and attract investments.

The theme of the forum was "Build Bridges, Share Prosperity," focusing on enhancing the commercial partnership between the two West African nations against the backdrop of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Dr. Jumok Oduwole, Managing Director of the Tafawa Balewa Square Management Board, delivered a keynote address, emphasizing the necessity of regional collaboration to unlock Africa's economic potential.

Mr. Joseph Umar noted that a stronger partnership among African economies would stimulate trade and investment, improving regional competitiveness and creating new business opportunities. Mr. Dapo Akionsun San, Honorary Consul of the Republic of Liberia in Lagos, inaugurated the forum, marking a new chapter in goodwill and cooperation between the two countries.