In a bid to accelerate capital inflows and catalyze sustainable economic growth, the Lagos State Government, in collaboration with the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC), will kick off the third edition of its flagship economic forum, the Invest in Lagos Summit 3.0, on Monday, June 8, 2026.
The high-level, two-day summit, scheduled to run through June 9 at the Eko Hotel and Suites on Victoria Island, is intentionally structured around the theme, “Lagos: Business Gateway to Africa.”
The international platform aims to firmly position the megacity as Africa’s premier hub for trade, financial innovation, infrastructure development, and cross-border partnerships.
An elite panel of public and private sector leaders has been confirmed to anchor the event’s deliberations.
The speaker lineup includes the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu; the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele; the Co-Chair of the Lagos Finance & Investment Council (LFIC), Mr. Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede; and the Chief Executive Officer of Moniepoint Group, Mr. Tosin Eniolorunda.
The architectural focus of the summit centers on transforming high-level economic dialogue into deployable, transaction-ready pipelines.
Key sessions will deeply evaluate priority themes, including Lagos as Africa’s Global Gateway, the Future of Technology and Innovation, Unlocking Investment, Building the Cities of the Future, Global Partnerships for Growth, Talent, Creativity and Culture, and Energy and Sustainability.
The forum is anticipated to gather top-tier participants, sovereign wealth fund managers, development finance institutions, and business executives to explore untapped investment landscapes across manufacturing, technology, transport, creative industries, and urban renewal.
Speaking ahead of the opening ceremony, the Head of the Media Subcommittee and Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, explained that the event’s framework moves completely beyond conventional conference discussions to prioritize concrete, measurable transaction outcomes.
Omotoso noted that the platform will aggressively showcase the state’s strategic, long-term investments in critical infrastructure while bridging the gap between global capital providers and localized opportunities.
“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 stated.
He emphasized that by convening government leaders and global financiers, the summit aims to unlock robust growth channels, expand industrial value chains, and accelerate job creation across both Lagos State and the wider Nigerian federation.
To ensure comprehensive exposure to the state’s commercial landscape, the summit will feature live investment pitches by state governors, corporate exhibitions, and targeted networking sessions, capped off by an executive gala dinner.
Additionally, participating international delegates will embark on guided site tours to major industrial and infrastructure assets driving the state’s transformation, including the Lekki Free Zone, the Lagos Free Zone, Lagos Port, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, and RusselSmith’s advanced manufacturing facility.