Lagos State is intensifying efforts at attracting domestic and foreign investment as the third edition of the Invest Lagos Summit opens on Monday on Victoria Island.
The two-day summit, scheduled for June 8-9, is being organised by the Lagos State Government in partnership with the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC) under the theme, “Lagos: Business Gateway to Africa.”
The event will bring together policymakers, investors, business leaders and development partners to explore opportunities across key sectors of the economy, including technology, infrastructure, energy, manufacturing, finance, creative industries and urban development.
Among the high-profile speakers expected at the summit are Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Taiwo Oyedele, minister of finance; Aig-Imoukhuede, co-chair of the Lagos Finance and Investment Council (LFIC), and Tosin Eniolorunda, chief executive officer of Moniepoint Group,
Organisers said discussions will focus on positioning Lagos as Africa’s leading investment destination through sessions on technology and innovation, infrastructure development, sustainability, global partnerships, talent development, culture and the future of cities.
According to Gbenga Omotosho, Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, the event has been designed to deliver measurable outcomes capable of driving investment inflows into the state.
“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.
He noted that the summit will highlight investment opportunities arising from the state’s ongoing investments in transportation, technology, energy, manufacturing, tourism and urban development, while providing a platform for engagement between investors and policymakers.
In addition to panel discussions, the summit will feature investment pitches by state governors, exhibitions, business networking sessions, a gala dinner and guided visits to major industrial and infrastructure projects, including the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, Lagos Free Zone, Lagos Port and RusselSmith’s advanced manufacturing facility.
The summit forms part of Lagos State’s broader strategy to strengthen its position as a leading commercial hub and gateway for investment into Africa.
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