Lagos, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government, in partnership with Sterling One Foundation, has unveiled plans for Invest Lagos 2.0, a high-profile investment summit aimed at accelerating the state’s economic growth. The event will take place on July 9, 2025, at Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island, and will serve as a precursor to the Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS), scheduled for July 10–11, 2025.
Key Highlights
Date: July 9, 2025
Venue: Eko Hotels & Suites, Lagos
Theme: “Scaling Action: Bold Solutions Towards Making Lagos a 21st Century Economy”
Partners:
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United Nations System in Nigeria
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Lagos State Office of SDGs
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Sterling Bank
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Arise News
What to Expect
Deal Rooms: High-level matchmaking sessions where Lagos State officials will pitch investment opportunities to global and local investors.
Focus Sectors:
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Infrastructure & Transportation (smart cities, rail networks)
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Tech & Digital Innovation (AI, fintech, startups)
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Renewable Energy & Climate Resilience (solar, waste-to-power)
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Agribusiness & Blue Economy (aquaculture, port development)
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Creative Economy & Real Estate (Nollywood, Afrobeats, housing)
Lagos State Industrial Policy (LSIP 2025–2030): A new roadmap to boost manufacturing, attract FDI, and enhance industrial competitiveness.
Why It Matters
Investment Pipeline: The 2024 summit secured $100M+ in deals, including a multi-million-dollar MOU with Abu Dhabi Ports Authority.
SDG Alignment: Supports UN Sustainable Development Goal 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).
Economic Vision: Aims to position Lagos as Africa’s premier investment and innovation hub.
Quotes
Mrs. Folashade Ambrose (Lagos Commerce Commissioner):
“This summit marks our shift from potential to performance—where discussions translate into real economic impact.”
Mrs. Peju Ibekwe (Sterling One Foundation CEO):
*“Lagos is Africa’s innovation capital. We’re scaling climate-resilient projects before the 2030 SDG deadline.”*
