The Government of the Republic of Liberia has announced the appointment of Mr Dapo Akinosun as Honorary Consul of the country to Lagos.
This is contained in a letter signed by the Liberian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mme Sara Nyanti, on Thursday.
Nyanti described Akinosun’s appointment as a reflection of the government of Liberia’s recognition of his commitment to strengthening the bonds of friendship and cooperation between both countries.
“The newly appointed diplomat assumes the role with a mandate to represent the interests of the Republic of Liberia and protect the welfare of Liberian citizens within the consular jurisdiction.
“He is also expected to promote trade, investment, tourism, culture, educational and scientific exchanges between Liberia and Nigeria,” she said.
Speaking on his appointment, Akinosun said he had a vision focused on enhancing consular services for Liberians residing in Nigeria.
Akinosun added that he would actively focus on promoting investment opportunities between the two West African nations.
“I am deeply honoured to represent Liberia in Nigeria, a country that shares not just a border, but a deep history and kinship with our people.
“My focus will be on facilitating a robust business environment for Nigerian investors looking toward Liberia, ensuring the welfare of Liberia citizens here in Lagos, and strengthening the people-to-people ties that have always bound us together,” Akinosun said.
Mr Oduntan Ogundimu, Head, Media Department at the Liberian Consulate, said Akinosun’s appointment reflected Liberia’s continued commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Nigeria.
Ogundimu said Akinosun would bring wealth of experience to the position, having previously served on the boards of corporations, specialising in foreign investment and divestment, banking and finance, energy, alternative dispute resolution and arbitration.
“He is known for expertise in capital market trading, privatisation initiatives in the oil sector and joint ventures businesses,” he said.
themomentng reports that Akinosun is a Senior Advocate of Nigeria with over three decades of experience in the legal and managerial fields.
He is one of the Founding Partners of SimmonsCooper Partners, a Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Chartered Arbitrators, a Member of the International Bar Association, Nigerian Bar Association, and others.
