Liberia, Nigeria target new bilateral trade opportunities to accelerate economic transformation

Governments of Liberia and Nigeria have perfected plans to unlock new opportunities for bilateral trade and investment that would accelerate economic transformation for both countries.

This step will be achieved during its inaugural Liberia–Nigeria Trade and Investment Forum, which will bring together government officials, investors, development partners and private sector leaders to explore new opportunities for trade, investment and strategic collaboration.

The convener said that the forum scheduled for July 15, 2026 at the Lagos Continental Hotel, Lagos, comes at a pivotal moment as African nations continue to strengthen intra-African trade and investment under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

Dapo Akinosun, honorary Consul of Liberia to Nigeria, said the Liberia–Nigeria Trade and Investment Forum represents more than a bilateral engagement, adding that it is a strategic platform for building lasting partnerships that will unlock investment, facilitate knowledge exchange and accelerate economic transformation for both nations.

Akinosun said that by bringing together governments and the private sector, the forum is creating opportunities that will deliver tangible economic value and shared prosperity.

“As Africa increasingly looks inward to drive sustainable economic development, the Liberia–Nigeria Trade and Investment Forum is expected to serve as a model for strengthening regional trade, encouraging cross-border investments and advancing the continent’s shared economic aspirations,” Akinosun said.

He further said that the Forum with the theme, ‘Building Bridges for Shared Prosperity: Strengthening Liberia–Nigeria Trade and Investment Partnership’, is designed to strengthen bilateral economic relations.

The initiative underscores the shared commitment of Liberia and Nigeria to advancing economic cooperation by leveraging their complementary strengths. While Nigeria possesses significant strengths in capital mobilisation, entrepreneurship, industrial capacity, and innovation, Liberia continues to implement reforms and strategic investments to accelerate economic growth, improve infrastructure, and expand opportunities across key sectors.

Carefully designed to move beyond dialogue to practical business engagements, participants will engage in high-level investment showcases, sector-focused deal sessions, Business-to-Business (B2B) and Business-to-Government (B2G) networking, as well as engagements with policymakers and regulators from both countries.

Special focus will be placed on sectors with significant growth potential and strong prospects for bilateral collaboration, including agriculture and agribusiness, energy, infrastructure, mining, technology and the digital economy, and tourism.

Businesses, investors and institutions seeking to expand into new markets or explore strategic partnerships are encouraged to participate in what promises to be one of the most significant bilateral investment engagements between Liberia and Nigeria.