Lagos State will once again push its vision of becoming Africa’s leading investment destination as the third edition of the Invest Lagos Summit begins on Monday, June 8, at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island.
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The two-day summit, tagged “Lagos: Business Gateway to Africa,” is expected to bring together government officials, investors, business executives, development institutions, and entrepreneurs from different sectors of the economy to discuss investment opportunities in Lagos and across Nigeria.
Organised by the Lagos State Government in partnership with the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC), the summit is part of ongoing efforts to attract local and foreign investments into the state while strengthening Lagos’ position as a major commercial hub on the continent.
Top government officials and private sector leaders are expected to speak during the summit. Among them are Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Mr Taiwo Oyedele; Co-Chair of the Lagos Finance and Investment Council (LFIC), Aig Imoukhuede; and Chief Executive Officer of Moniepoint Group, Tosin Eniolorunda.
According to the organisers, the summit will focus on major sectors driving economic growth and investment opportunities in Lagos. Sessions lined up for the event will cover technology and innovation, infrastructure development, energy, manufacturing, finance, urban development, creative industries, and sustainability.
The summit will also examine how Lagos can strengthen its position as Africa’s gateway for trade, business expansion, and global partnerships, especially at a time when investors are increasingly looking towards African markets for growth opportunities.
Speaking ahead of the event, the Commissioner for Information and Strategy in Lagos State and Head of the Media Subcommittee for the summit, Gbenga Omotoso, said the summit was designed to deliver practical investment outcomes rather than ordinary discussions.
He explained that the event would create opportunities for investors to connect directly with projects, policymakers, and businesses operating within Lagos.
“Invest Lagos 3.0 is more than a conference; it is a strategic platform designed to connect investors with opportunities, facilitate meaningful partnerships, and showcase Lagos as Africa’s most attractive investment destination,” Omotoso said.
“Through this summit, we are bringing together government leaders, global investors, development institutions, and business executives to explore opportunities that will unlock growth, create jobs, and accelerate economic development across Lagos and Nigeria,” he added.
The Lagos State Government is also expected to use the summit to showcase ongoing investments and projects in transportation, tourism, technology, manufacturing, energy, and urban development.
Beyond panel discussions and keynote sessions, the summit will feature investment pitches from governors, exhibitions by participating organisations, networking sessions, and a gala dinner for invited guests and stakeholders.
Participants will also embark on guided visits to some of Nigeria’s major industrial and infrastructure projects, including the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, Lagos Free Zone, Lagos Port, and RusselSmith’s advanced manufacturing facility.
The summit comes at a time when state governments across Nigeria are intensifying efforts to attract private capital to support infrastructure development, job creation, and economic expansion amid rising fiscal pressures and growing demand for sustainable growth.
For Lagos, which remains Nigeria’s commercial capital and one of Africa’s largest urban economies, the summit represents another attempt to strengthen investor confidence and position the state as a preferred destination for business and innovation on the continent.
