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Liberia’s Military Chief Rates Nigeria Major Power In West Africa, Politically, Economically, Militarily

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Liberia’s Defence Chief, Gen Forleh, rates Nigeria as lead power house in the region

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In an exclusive interview in his office in Monrovia, Liberia’s Defence Chief, General Davidson Fayia Forleh, spoke exhaustively on military cooperation between the countries

Details of that interview will be published in our special edition on President Boakai’s 2nd anniversary in January.

Gen Forleh did not limit the interview to military cooperation alone.

He attests to Nigeria as the power house in West Africa, politically, economically, and militarily.

Nigeria leads in trade and commerce, in conflict resolution and peacekeeping, and the promotion of democracy in West Africa.

“ Nigeria is the cornerstone of Africa’s development and security architecture. Liberia deeply values its consistent and continued leadership and friendship”.

In the informal sector, he refers to the growing trade sector dominated by Nigerians, particularly in the automotive and pharmaceutical sectors.

In the formal sector, Dangote stands tall with massive employment opportunities for the locals in the region.

Details of the explosive interview with Gen Forleh will be out coinciding with the 2nd anniversary of President Boakai on January 22, 2026

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