The Lagos State Government, in collaboration with Sterling One Foundation, is set to host the Lagos Investment Summit 2.0, a high-profile economic event aimed at attracting global investors, driving inclusive growth, and positioning the state as a leading industrial hub on the African continent.
The summit, scheduled for July 9, was officially announced on Monday at a press conference held at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa, Ikeja. Speaking at the event, Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment, Folashade Ambrose, described the initiative as a critical step in achieving the state’s long-term development goals.
“This summit symbolises our deliberate transition from aspiration to realisation, potential to performance, and discussions to tangible developmental achievements,” Ambrose stated.
With the theme “Scaling Action: Bold Solutions Towards Making Lagos a 21st Century Economy,” the summit aligns with the Lagos State Development Plan 2052 and Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s THEMES+ agenda.
The event will convene a dynamic mix of international investors, policymakers, industry leaders, and development partners, all working to unlock new opportunities in Lagos.
A key highlight of the summit will be its dedicated deal rooms—specially curated matchmaking sessions that will allow Ministries, Departments, and Agencies to pitch specific, investment-ready projects to potential financiers.
“These high-value engagements are designed to catalyse meaningful partnerships and deliver long-term economic benefits for Lagos residents,” Ambrose noted.
Following the investment summit, the state will co-host the Africa Social Impact Summit 2025, taking place from July 10 to 11. This follow-up event—organised in partnership with the Office of Sustainable Development Goals, Sterling Bank, the United Nations, and Arise News—will focus on pressing development themes such as climate resilience, health equity, education, and youth empowerment.
“Lagos is poised strategically at the nexus of opportunity and innovation. This is not merely a declaration but an open invitation for active participation in Lagos’ prosperous and transformative journey,” Ambrose added.
With its twin summits, Lagos is signaling its readiness to become a magnet for sustainable investment and bold policy innovation in Africa’s emerging economic landscape.
