The Liberia Airport Authority (LAA) is participating in the Airports Council International (ACI) Africa 35th Annual General Assembly, 75th Board and Committee Meetings, Regional Conference and Exhibition in Abuja, Nigeria. The conference, which runs from September 19 to 25, 2026, brings together airport executives, policymakers, regulators, and industry stakeholders to discuss the future of African aviation. The LAA delegation, led by Managing Director Ernest R. Hughes, aims to strengthen Liberia's engagement with regional and international aviation institutions.
The LAA is seeking technical partnerships, investment, and logistical support to modernize Liberia's airport system. The delegation will hold bilateral and multilateral discussions with airport authorities, aviation agencies, and financial institutions to explore opportunities for technical assistance, operational support, and infrastructure advancement. The Authority plans to explore opportunities for investment, innovation, knowledge transfer, and resource mobilization to support the development of Liberia's airports.
Beyond the ACI Africa conference, Hughes is undertaking separate engagements with key Nigerian aviation institutions, including the Nigeria Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), and the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). These discussions aim to strengthen technical cooperation and secure logistical and capital support to improve the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of Liberia's aviation infrastructure.
The LAA's participation in the conference reflects its commitment to President Joseph Nyuma Boakai's national development agenda, particularly in improving infrastructure, strengthening regional cooperation, and expanding transportation connectivity. The Authority views the conference as an opportunity to deepen regional integration, exchange best practices with other airport operators, and explore emerging technologies that could support Liberia's aviation modernization efforts.
ACI Africa, the regional arm of Airports Council International, represents African airports and promotes advocacy, capacity-building, innovation, connectivity, and sustainable growth across the continent's aviation industry. The LAA remains committed to developing a modern, safe, secure, efficient, and resilient airport system capable of supporting economic growth, trade, tourism, and regional connectivity.
The LAA's engagement with regional and international aviation institutions aligns with its broader objectives of strengthening aviation safety, advancing airport infrastructure development, and building technical partnerships to support the long-term growth of the sector. The Authority's participation in the conference is expected to yield positive outcomes for Liberia's aviation industry.
The LAA's efforts to modernize Liberia's airport system are crucial for the country's economic growth and development. The Authority's participation in the ACI Africa conference and its engagements with Nigerian aviation institutions demonstrate its commitment to improving Liberia's aviation infrastructure and services.
Key points
- Liberia Airport Authority seeks partnerships and investment to modernize its airport system at ACI Africa conference.
- LAA aims to strengthen technical cooperation and secure logistical and capital support from Nigerian aviation institutions.
- Liberia's aviation modernization efforts align with President Joseph Nyuma Boakai's national development agenda.
