Lagos targets N4trn investment inflows at invest Lagos Summit
Lagos, May 2026 (TBL Africa) The Lagos State Government says it is targeting about N4 trillion in local and foreign direct investment inflows through the third edition of its flagship investment forum, Invest in Lagos 3.0.
Speaking at a news conference on Tuesday in Lagos, the Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment, Mrs Folashade Ambrose-Medebem, said the summit as a major platform for investment mobilisation and strategic partnerships.
The two-day summit has the theme, “Lagos: Business Gateway to Africa”.
“It is now a major driver for capital mobilisation, sectoral partnerships and investor confidence in Lagos,” she said.
According to her, it is expected to attract over 1,000 delegates, including institutional investors, development partners and private sector players.
The event is being organised in partnership with the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC) and private sector stakeholders.
The summit, scheduled for June 8 and June 9 at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, will feature keynote sessions, executive roundtables, exhibitions and investment matchmaking meetings.
Key sectors to be showcased include infrastructure, manufacturing, agriculture, technology, tourism, logistics, financial services and energy transition.
Ambrose-Medebem said Lagos remained strategically positioned for investment due to its population strength, expanding infrastructure, innovation ecosystem and seaports.
“Lagos sits at the centre of Africa’s economic story with expanding infrastructure, a vibrant innovation ecosystem, growing industrial capacity and one of the busiest seaports on the continent,” she said.
According to her, the summit is expected to deepen global investment engagement and strengthen Lagos’ position as Africa’s leading business gateway.
Also, the Deputy Chief of Staff to the Lagos State Governor and Co-Chair of the Local Organising Committee, Mr Sam Egube, said more than 29 global speakers had confirmed participation.
He said the summit would focus on translating investment discussions into measurable outcomes across technology, healthcare, transportation, energy, environment and the creative economy.
Egube added that between 500 and 600 high-level delegates, including sovereign wealth funds, multilateral institutions, structured finance specialists and trade networks, were expected at the event.
Co-chairman of the summit’s Technical Committee, Ms Toyosi Akerele, said more than 400 foreign delegates would tour major projects, including the Lekki Free Trade Zone, Dangote Refinery, Lekki Deep Sea Port and rail infrastructure projects.
“This is an opportunity to showcase Lagos as a modern, connected and future-forward smart city,” she said.
A key feature of the summit is the Governors’ Investment Showcase, designed to connect state governments with global investors, development institutions and business leaders.
Organisers said the summit would also focus on youth entrepreneurship, Small and Medium-Scale Enterprises (SME) participation and technology-driven engagement.
According to the state government, the summit is expected to drive new investments, strategic partnerships, job creation and broader economic inclusion across key sectors.
Among dignitaries expected at the summit are Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat and Dr Jumoke Oduwole, Minister of Industry Trade and Investment.
