Lagos to the World: A New Era of Investment Unveiled

Lagos is rapidly establishing itself as a global hub for commerce, culture, and innovation. This momentum was on full display at the second edition of the Invest Lagos Summit, where Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu joined an influential mix of international investors, trade delegations, business leaders, development partners, and entrepreneurs to chart the next phase of Lagos’s economic evolution.

The summit reaffirmed the Lagos State Government’s commitment to fostering an open, inclusive, and investment-friendly economy. Through bold policy reforms, infrastructure investments, and sector-specific incentives, Lagos continues to position itself as a destination where businesses don’t just survive but thrive.

“We remain focused on creating an environment where businesses can thrive and new opportunities can take root across the state,” Governor Sanwo-Olu emphasized.

With the theme “Scaling Action: Bold Solutions Towards Making Lagos a 21st Century Economy,” this year’s Summit went beyond policy talk. It was a transition toward transaction-focused engagement, where the Lagos State Government presented practical, investor-ready projects and initiatives to the global community.

A key highlight of the event was the official launch of the Lagos Investment Deal Book - a landmark digital compendium featuring de-risked, investment-ready opportunities across strategic sectors like:

Renewable and Green Energy

Affordable Housing

Logistics and Industrial Parks

Tourism and Entertainment

Tech and Digital Economy

This Deal Book marks a new chapter in Lagos’s investment drive, providing clarity, structure, and confidence to prospective investors.

“The Lagos of today is dynamic, determined, and deeply focused. But the Lagos of tomorrow our Lagos of 2052 must be deliberately shaped, strategically governed, and courageously built,” said Governor Sanwo-Olu.

For Lagosians in the diaspora - whether you're an investor, entrepreneur, innovator, or development partner this is a pivotal moment.

The Lagos Investment Deal Book is more than a catalog of projects. It is a strategic roadmap aligned with the pillars of the Lagos State Development Plan (LSDP 2052). Designed to foster inclusive growth, the Deal Book presents opportunities tailored for both local and international participation.

Governor Sanwo-Olu extended a clear and compelling invitation during the Summit:

“Lagos is open for business. This is not rhetoric, it is reality. our doors are open and our hands are extended. We are ready to partner with you, whether you are an angel investor, multinational, development agency, foundation, or innovation hub. Lagos welcomes you.”

As the official office connecting Lagosians in the diaspora to opportunities at home, we view platforms like the Invest Lagos Summit as essential tools for economic diplomacy, global collaboration, and shared prosperity.

For members of the diaspora, this is more than an invitation to invest—it’s a call to actively participate in reshaping Lagos. Your capital, expertise, and global networks can accelerate the transformation already underway.