The event slated for Wednesday, 9th July 2025 at Eko’ Hotel and Suites Victoria Island, according to the government, is in conjunction with the United Nations System in Nigeria, Lagos State Office of Sustainable Development Goals, Sterling Bank among others.
Speaking at a press conference in Lagos, the Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment, Mrs. Folashade Ambrose said the event with the theme “Scaling Action: Bold Solutions Towards Making Lagos a 21st Century Economy,” was designed to reflect the Lagos State Development Plan (LSDP 2052) which aligns with the developmental agenda of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration.
“The essence of this Summit symbolises our deliberate transition from aspiration to realisation, potential to performance, and discussions to tangible developmental achievements. At its core, this Summit is a powerful and strategic platform designed to galvanise meaningful collaborations and catalytic partnerships. It seeks to convene visionary investors, forward-looking policymakers, industry pioneers, global stakeholders, and influential development partners under one roof.
“A defining feature of the Summit will be our dedicated Deal Rooms, meticulously designed spaces where political heads and senior officials from our Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) will be given the opportunity to articulate precise and compelling investment pitches to both local and global investors. These bespoke, high-value matchmaking sessions will foster meaningful engagements and lead to partnerships essential for Lagos’ sustained economic vitality and inclusive prosperity.”
Strategic Growth
Ambrose highlighted the State’s strategic growth sectors to include transformative civil infrastructure, sustainable and integrated transportation systems, pioneering technological advancements, healthcare systems, renewable green energy initiatives, the thriving creative and entertainment economy, booming real estate and construction sectors, dynamic agribusiness ventures, and robust blue economy investments.
According to her, “collectively, we will explore innovative solutions to propel infrastructure expansion, pioneer creative financing strategies, bolster entrepreneurial ecosystems, and accelerate digital innovations that collectively fortify Lagos as the heartbeat of Africa’s thriving economy.”
She also announced the launch of the Lagos State Industrial Policy (LSIP 2025-2030) later this year, as a visionary roadmap designed to reposition the industrial landscape, catalyse productivity, attract targeted investment, enhance global competitiveness, and ultimately transform Lagos into Africa’s premier industrial powerhouse.
SDG 17
Special Adviser to the Governor on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Dr. Oreoluwa Finnih expressed satisfaction with the partnership that is in line with SDG 17, while saying that “no entity can do it on their own and everything Lagos does is done sustainably and working closely with all partners will further accelerate the attainment of the Goals.”
Describing Lagos as one of the best investment destinations and the lead innovation hub in Africa, Chief Executive Officer, Sterling One Foundation, Mrs Peju Ibekwe stated that over $100 million dollars in impact investment were raised at last year’s summit, while noting that more projects are expected to be realised this year, which has as theme: “Scaling Action: Bold Solutions for Climate Resilience and Policy Innovation,”.
Lagos Investment
Ibekwe said “the 2024 Lagos Investment Roundtable led to the signing of a multi-million dollar Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Lagos and Abu Dhabi Ports Authority.”
She said that 2025 is the mid-point of UN’s Decade of Action and there is little time left to 2030 and this according to her prompted the partnership with other stakeholders to attract more impact investment into viable and scalable solutions.
