Lagos State is set to welcome investors, policymakers, and business leaders as the Invest Lagos Summit 3.0 begins on June 8 and runs through June 9 at Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island.
Eko Hot News reports that the summit is a strategic initiative aimed at attracting fresh investments and strengthening Lagos’ position as Africa’s leading destination for business and economic growth.
Organized by the Lagos State Government in partnership with the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC), the event will bring together stakeholders from the public and private sectors.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu is expected to lead discussions at the summit alongside the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele.
Other notable speakers include Co-Chair of the Lagos Finance and Investment Council (LFIC), Aig Imoukhuede, and Chief Executive Officer of Moniepoint Group, Tosin Eniolorunda.
The summit, now in its third edition, is themed “Lagos: Business Gateway to Africa.”
Participants will engage in discussions focused on investment opportunities, innovation, infrastructure development, technology, energy, and sustainable economic growth.
Sessions have been designed to examine Lagos’ role as Africa’s global gateway while exploring future opportunities in technology, urban development, and international partnerships.
The programme will also spotlight talent development, creativity, culture, and sustainability as key drivers of long-term economic expansion.
According to the organizers, the summit aims to strengthen Lagos’ reputation as a preferred destination for investment, trade, and business partnerships across the continent.
The two-day gathering is expected to attract investors, business executives, development institutions, government officials, and industry leaders from Nigeria and beyond.
Key sectors to be highlighted include technology, manufacturing, finance, infrastructure, energy, tourism, creative industries, and urban development.
Speaking ahead of the event, the Commissioner for Information and Strategy and Head of the Media Subcommittee, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, said the summit is designed to deliver practical outcomes that can attract investment into Lagos State.
He explained that the event will move beyond discussions by creating pathways for partnerships and investment opportunities capable of supporting economic growth.
Omotoso noted that Lagos will showcase major developments across transportation, technology, energy, tourism, manufacturing, and urban renewal projects.
According to him, the summit provides a platform for local and international investors to connect directly with emerging opportunities within the state.
He described Invest Lagos 3.0 as a strategic platform that links investors with viable projects while promoting partnerships that can stimulate development.
Omotoso added that the summit aligns with Lagos State’s broader vision of creating jobs, supporting businesses, and accelerating economic transformation.
Beyond panel discussions, attendees will have access to investment presentations, exhibitions, networking sessions, and a gala dinner designed to foster collaboration.
Participating governors will also present investment opportunities from their respective states to potential investors and business partners.
The summit will feature guided visits to some of Lagos’ major industrial and infrastructure projects, providing participants with firsthand insight into the state’s investment landscape.
These visits will include key locations such as the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, Lagos Free Zone, Lagos Port, and RusselSmith’s advanced manufacturing facility.
Stakeholders believe the summit will further reinforce Lagos’ position as a major economic hub and gateway for investment opportunities across Africa.
With increasing global interest in emerging markets, Invest Lagos 3.0 is expected to create new partnerships and open additional channels for sustainable growth and development.
