The Liberia Special Economic Zones Authority (LSEZA) has signed a US$32 million, 25-year Developer/Operator Licensing Agreement with Softcare Liberia Limited to establish a manufacturing facility in the Monrovia Free Zone, a move expected to create hundreds of jobs and strengthen the country’s industrial sector.
Under the agreement, Softcare Liberia Limited will develop, operate, and manage a designated Special Economic Zone focused on the production of hygiene and household consumer products.
The project is expected to generate more than 150 direct jobs and over 200 indirect employment opportunities, while boosting local manufacturing and expanding Liberia’s export potential across the African market.
Softcare, one of Africa’s leading manufacturers of hygiene and household products, plans to produce baby diapers, baby wipes, sanitary pads, and other personal care items for both the Liberian market and export destinations across the continent.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, LSEZA Executive Chairman Prince Wreh said the agreement reflects the government’s commitment to promoting industrialization, creating jobs, and attracting long-term private investment.
“The signing of this agreement reflects the Government’s vision of promoting industrial development, creating jobs, and supporting Liberia’s economic growth under the leadership of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai,” Wreh said.
He said the investment aligns with the government’s ARREST Agenda by encouraging economic diversification, expanding local production, and creating employment opportunities for Liberians.
Representing Softcare Liberia Limited, Bai Guangxue said the company is committed to building a long-term manufacturing presence in Liberia.
He described Liberia as a strategic location for regional manufacturing and trade, adding that the investment demonstrates the company’s confidence in the country’s economic potential.
According to Guangxue, the factory will supply the local market while exporting a range of hygiene products to other African countries, helping position Liberia as a regional manufacturing and distribution hub.
Also speaking at the ceremony, National Investment Commission (NIC) Chairperson Molley Kamara reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to supporting investments that create jobs, stimulate economic growth, and strengthen Liberia’s industrial base.
The agreement is one of the largest recent manufacturing investments under Liberia’s Special Economic Zones program and is expected to contribute to the country’s efforts to expand value-added production, reduce reliance on imports, and attract more industrial investment.
