Community Building
We nurture fellowship across state chapters and regions — creating spaces where Liberians meet, support one another, resolve challenges together, and keep the bond of community alive.
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United in fellowship, rooted in heritage.
OLICON brings Liberian communities across Nigeria together in unity, solidarity, and mutual support — sustaining fellowship far from home while contributing to the places we live.
Proudly Liberians!
Who we are
A home for Liberians across Nigeria
From earlier community associations to a national organization, OLICON exists to keep Liberians connected — strengthening bonds of fellowship, supporting one another, and preserving a shared sense of belonging in our country of sojourn.
OLICON was formally established in 2016, building on earlier Liberian community associations across Nigeria.
Our purpose
Unity, solidarity, and cohesion
OLICON’s mission is clear: to promote the unity, solidarity, and cohesion of Liberians living within Nigeria’s borders. That purpose guides our gatherings, chapters, and shared work nationwide.
“To promote the unity, solidarity and cohesion of Liberians living within the borders of Nigeria.”
What we do
Community, growth, and learning
OLICON’s work stretches across fellowship, professional growth, and education — dimensions of community life that strengthen Liberians across Nigeria.
Professional Development
Through educative talks, digital literacy sessions, national reports, and fellowship at convention, OLICON creates room for learning, leadership, and shared progress among members.
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Education
From children’s quizzing and historical learning to educative talks that strengthen understanding, education remains a living part of how OLICON invests in the next generation.
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What difference does OLICON make?
OLICON’s difference is felt in relationships kept, heritage carried forward, and people supported across Nigeria’s Liberian communities.
OLICON’s jurisdiction covers the Federal Republic of Nigeria through four recognized regions: Eastern, Western, Northern, and South-South — with state chapters working locally across the country.
Fellowship far from home
OLICON keeps Liberians connected across Nigeria, sustaining the bond of fellowship in a land away from home.
Mutual support
Members and leaders stand with one another through hardship, conflict resolution, and everyday care within the community.
Cultural continuity
Music, dance, drama, county exhibitions, language, and storytelling keep Liberian heritage alive within Nigerian host communities.
Service & leadership
Through national officers, regional coordinators, and state chapters, members serve with dedication across Nigeria’s four regions.
Events
Gatherings that bring us together
From the Annual National Convention to chapter fellowship, OLICON’s calendar is shaped by community life across Nigeria.
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News from the OLICON community
Official updates published by OLICON for members and friends across Nigeria.
General
About the Organization of Liberian Communities in Nigeria (OLICON)
Mission, motto, headquarters, coverage, emblem, colours, and contact details for OLICON.
1 July 2026
Event
OLICON 9th Annual National Convention & 10th Anniversary — Abuja 2026
Convention theme: “Restoring Unity, Redefining Purpose and Embracing All.” Held in Abuja, 23–25 July 2026.
1 July 2026
Community
Tributes to Fallen Heroes
Memorial tributes published in the 2026 Convention Programme Souvenir.
1 July 2026
Culture & heritage
Heritage carried with pride
At convention and in community life, Liberian culture finds expression through music, dance, drama, county exhibitions, fashion, food, and storytelling — enriching both our community and the places we call home in Nigeria.
- Music
- Dance
- Drama
- County exhibitions
- Storytelling
- Fashion
Leadership
Guided by service
OLICON is led by a National Executive, supported by regional coordinators, state chapter chairpersons, and a Board of Trustees.
Rev. J. Francis Bonwein James
National President
Rev. Michael Klechee
National Vice President, Administration
Mrs. Brenda Enechionyia
National Vice President, Gender Affairs
Community voices
Stories from our shared journey
These reflections come from OLICON leaders and members — shared in the 2026 convention souvenir — about fellowship, service, and belonging.
“For love of country we toiled and labour to keep the bond of fellowship alive in a strange land and assist one another to be the better version of him or herself in a land far away from home.”
Rev. J. Francis Bonwein James
National President, OLICON
“Coming from my home country into a new environment, it was a wonderful feeling to meet people who shared the same heritage, culture, and experiences. From the very beginning, I embraced the community wholeheartedly.”
High Chief Mrs. Tina Waripamoere Keme
Former Chairwoman, Rivers State
“OLICON continues to reaffirm that unity is not merely an ideal — it is our chosen way forward. We redefine our purpose through renewed focus and collective responsibility, and we embrace all as we build a stronger community together.”
Daoda Kanneh
First National President & Board Member
Get involved
There is a place for your presence
Whether you join as a member, volunteer your time, or support with a gift — OLICON grows through people who choose community.
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Become a Member
Join a national community of Liberians committed to unity, fellowship, and shared progress across Nigeria.
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Volunteer
Offer your time and gifts — from chapter activities to convention organizing — in service of the community.
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Give a Donation
Support the work that sustains fellowship, gathering, and community care for Liberians in Nigeria.
Support OLICON
Support the community that supports us
Your gift strengthens OLICON’s capacity to gather, serve, and sustain Liberian community life across Nigeria.
Important: Online donations are temporarily on hold while we finalize payment arrangements.
There is a place for you in OLICON.
Unity. Community. Heritage. Purpose. Service. Belonging. Become part of the fellowship that keeps Liberians connected across Nigeria.