Olushola Omogbehin
The inaugural Liberia-Nigeria trade & Investment Forum 2026 (LNTIF 2026) is ready to take place on June 15, in Lagos, with the theme: “Building Bridges: Unlocking West African Opportunities.”
Being a strategic initiative, the forum is aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and exploring economic opportunities between Nigeria and Liberia.
Organised by the Embassy of the Republic of Liberia in Nigeria in partnership with the Office of the Honorary Consul General of Liberia in Lagos, the event is expected to bring together senior government officials, business leaders, and industry experts from both countries.
Discussions and partnership will spread across key sectors, such as agriculture, energy, mining,finance, infrastructure, logistics, information and communication technology (ICT), and tourism.
According to a statement by Pastor Kehinde Oduntan Ogundimu, MILR, Head of Media Department, Consulate of the Republic of Liberia, Lagos Office, the forum comes at a critical time as both countries seek to harness shared strengths and address common challenges to drive sustainable economic growth.
He noted that the event is designed to foster meaningful partnerships and catalyse long-term economic cooperation between Nigeria and Liberia, moving beyond dialogue to actionable outcomes.
Going by the theme of the forum which underscores the role of unity and innovation in addressing evolving economic realities, participants will discuss trade and economic collaboration, investment opportunities in infrastructure and renewable energy, as well as business synergies in finance, ICT, tourism, and education.
The organisers has revealed that the forum will also explore critical areas such as agro-processing for export markets, digital innovation as a driver of growth, and collaborative infrastructure solutions to improve cross-border trade.
The Nation reports that highlights of the event will include keynote addresses by industry leaders, panel sessions on sector-specific opportunities, and roundtable discussions aimed at addressing key industry challenges.
An important part of the event will include networking session, business-to-business (B2B) matchmaking opportunities, industry exhibitions, and the signing of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) to strengthen bilateral collaboration.
The programme will conclude with a closing ceremony outlining key resolutions and a roadmap for future engagements.
