MONROVIA, LIBERIA — The Liberian Agricultural Company (LAC), a major player in Liberia’s rubber industry, has held discussions with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on addressing shipping-related difficulties affecting its operations.
The engagement brought together LAC General Manager Naveen Madan and Acting Commerce Minister Honourable Stephen Marka Yekeson Jr., who explored possible interventions to ease the shipping constraints and improve the company’s operational environment.
During the meeting, Minister Yekeson welcomed the company’s decision to engage the government, emphasizing the administration’s commitment to maintaining a business-friendly environment that supports private-sector growth and investment.
He also recognized LAC’s role in Liberia’s economy, particularly its contribution to job creation and the delivery of essential social services to local communities.
For its part, LAC reiterated its willingness to maintain constructive engagement with government institutions and other relevant stakeholders in finding lasting solutions to the challenges confronting its operations.
The company’s renewed engagement underscores the importance of government-private sector cooperation in addressing business constraints, sustaining employment and supporting Liberia’s broader economic development.
