By Ayomide Otitoju
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, Co-Chair of the Lagos International Financial Centre (LIFC), Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, and Chief Executive Officer of Moniepoint Group, Tosin Eniolorunda, have been confirmed as keynote speakers for the third edition of the Invest Lagos Summit scheduled for June 8 and 9, 2026.
The summit, organised by the Lagos State Government through the Ministry of Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment, is aimed at strengthening Lagos’ position as Africa’s leading destination for investment, trade, innovation, infrastructure development, and economic partnerships.
According to the organisers, the two-day event will feature discussions on themes including Lagos as Africa’s Global Gateway, the future of technology and innovation, unlocking investment opportunities, building future-ready cities, global partnerships for growth, talent and creativity, as well as energy and sustainability.
The summit is expected to attract top government officials, investors, development partners, and business leaders from across the public and private sectors to explore opportunities in technology, infrastructure, energy, manufacturing, finance, creative industries, and urban development.
Speaking ahead of the event, the Commissioner for Information and Strategy and Head of the Media Subcommittee, Gbenga Omotoso, said the summit has been designed to deliver practical outcomes capable of driving investment inflows into the state.
He noted that the event would provide a platform to showcase Lagos State’s investments in transportation, technology, energy, manufacturing, tourism, and urban development, while highlighting opportunities available to local and international investors.
“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 added that the summit would bring together government leaders, global investors, development institutions, and business executives to identify opportunities capable of driving economic growth, job creation, and sustainable development in Lagos and Nigeria.
In addition to panel sessions and discussions, the summit will feature investment pitches by state governors, exhibitions by participating organisations, networking engagements, a gala dinner, and guided visits to key infrastructure and industrial projects, including the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, Lagos Free Zone, Lagos Port, and RusselSmith’s advanced manufacturing facility.
