Lagos, Nigeria, July 16—The Liberia Special Economic Zones Authority (LSEZA) has reaffirmed its commitment to regional economic cooperation and strategic investment by actively participating in the just-ended Liberia-Nigeria Trade and Investment Forum 2026 in Lagos.
The forum, held under the theme “Building Bridges for Shared Prosperity through Trade, Investment and Regional Integration,” brought together top government officials, investors, development partners, and private sector leaders from Liberia and Nigeria to strengthen bilateral trade and investment ties.
LSEZA was represented at the forum by Mr. William K.C. Kawalawu, Project Manager, Project Implementation Unit (PIU), and Atty. Ebenezer M. Wilson, Director of Regulations and Legal Affairs. The pair highlighted Liberia’s increasing agro-industrial potential, focusing on the development of the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ) Project.
They underscored the SAPZ project’s strategic role in transforming Liberia’s agricultural sector through value addition, agro-processing, job creation, and increased export competitiveness.
The delegation also outlined opportunities within Liberia’s Special Economic Zones, stressing the nation’s investor-friendly climate and efforts to build modern industrial ecosystems that foster sustainable growth.
A highlight of the presentation was the role of Agriculture Transformation Centers (ATCs), described as a vital link between farmers and the SAPZ. The ATCs aim to boost market access, increase productivity, and secure a steady supply of raw materials for agro-processors within the zone.
During the forum, LSEZA engaged prospective investors and technical partners, exploring collaborations to accelerate Liberia’s Special Economic Zones agenda and promote regional integration across West Africa.
