By Godgift Harris
Liberia is set to mark a major milestone in its national recovery and development drive with the hosting of its first-ever Post-War Infrastructure Conference.
The conference is scheduled for January 19–23, 2026, in Ganta, the commercial hub of Nimba County.
The gathering highlights government’s renewed determination to rebuild, modernize, and transform the infrastructure sector under the Ministry of Public Works.
While announcing the event during an interview on OK FM on Tuesday, January 13, 2026,
Public Works Minister Roland Lafayette Giddings, described the upcoming event as a bold and strategic initiative to project
infrastructure vision to the world, while strengthening partnerships with regional and international stakeholders.
Giddings said, the five-day conference will bring together 15 international delegates, including senior government officials, infrastructure experts, development partners, and investors.
The Minister of Works from Ghana is expected to deliver the keynote address, underscoring regional cooperation and shared post-conflict development experiences.
The conference will provide a high-level platform to review Liberia’s post-war infrastructure journey, highlight key achievements and present a forward-looking roadmap for priority sectors such as roads, airports, seaports and energy.
“This conference is about telling Liberia’s infrastructure story where we have come from, what we have achieved, and where we are headed. It is also about building confidence among our international partners and investors that Liberia is ready for large-scale, transformative development,” Giddings.
A major highlight of the event will be the Monrovia–Bopolu Road Corridor Project, a transformative 90-kilometer highway designed to significantly improve connectivity between Montserrado and Bomi counties, and enhance national and regional trade.
Giddings said the Ministry of Public Works has officially received, and accepted the feasibility study, and detailed design for the Brewerville–Bopolu corridor, prepared by ILSHIN E&C of the Republic of Korea.
The study was fully funded by the International Contractors Association of Korea (ICAK), a development, he described as a “strong vote of confidence in Liberia’s infrastructure agenda.”
With the feasibility phase completed, attention now turns to resource mobilization to commence construction.
The project is estimated at US$134 million and, once implemented, is expected to reduce travel time, stimulate commerce, and unlock new economic opportunities for communities along the corridor.
Beyond transport infrastructure, the conference will also spotlight Liberia’s iconic national landmarks, including Hotel Africa and the Ducor Hotel, as part of a broader investment promotion strategy.
Giddings noted that these historic sites represent significant untapped potential for tourism, hospitality, and urban renewal.
“We want to present the full picture of Liberia’s potential. Our historic landmarks can be redeveloped into engines of growth that create jobs, attract investment, and preserve our national heritage.”
The Post-War Infrastructure Conference is widely viewed as a defining moment in Liberia’s reconstruction and modernization efforts, positioning the country as open, ready, and determined to build resilient infrastructure for sustainable development.
Mr. Giddings confirmed opening of the conference, which will be graced by local and international partners, senior government officials, county authorities and development stakeholders from across the country and beyond.
As Liberia turns the page on its post-war recovery, the Nimba County conference stands as a powerful symbol of national renewal and a clear statement of intent that Liberia is building, investing, and moving forward.