In a landmark move to deepen its presence in the country, IITA–CGIAR has officially opened its Liberia Country Office in Monrovia, following the launch of the project. The new office, launched on 22 October 2025, alongside the Soils4Liberia Project, marks a major step toward enhancing agricultural research, innovation, and partnerships in the country.
The establishment of the Liberia office further underscores IITA’s commitment to supporting evidence-based agricultural development, empowering local scientists, and fostering collaboration between national institutions and international partners for a more sustainable and food-secure future.
Following the office launch, Dr Tahirou Abdoulaye, Acting Deputy Director General for Partnership and Scaling, led a delegation on a courtesy visit to the office of the Minister of Agriculture, Dr Alexander Nuetah during which he expressed appreciation for the support and collaboration from the government of Liberia, and for designating Solomon Hedd-Williams, Deputy Minister for Technical Services, to represent the Ministry at the Soils4Liberia launch event. He also extended gratitude for the Ministry’s instrumental support in facilitating IITA’s establishment in Liberia.
In response, Dr Nuetah welcomed the delegation while thanking IITA for the steadfast support of Liberia’s agriculture sector. He reaffirmed the Ministry’s readiness to deepen coordination with IITA, particularly in strengthening the country’s agricultural research and extension services.
