Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has formally announced the launch of Invest Lagos 3.0, the Lagos State Government’s premier international investment platform scheduled for 2026. The announcement was made during a press conference at Lagos House, Marina, with the summit aiming to accelerate structured capital mobilisation and expand cross-border trade.
The upcoming event is designed to solidify Lagos’s status as Africa’s foremost sub-national gateway for investment and financial integration. Governor Sanwo-Olu highlighted that previous editions have successfully elevated the state’s global investment profile and fostered structured engagements with investors across pivotal sectors. In a strategic move to deepen global capital mobilisation, the state has entered into a partnership with the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council, aiming to strengthen trade ties across Commonwealth nations.
Building on the foundation of Invest Lagos 2.0 in 2025, which focused on converting development blueprints into actionable investments in infrastructure, technology, and the blue economy, the 3.0 edition is conceived as a transaction-driven platform. It is intended to deliver measurable outcomes rather than serve as a ceremonial gathering. The summit will feature curated deal rooms where government officials will pitch investment-ready projects directly to a high-level audience, targeting firm commitments and defined implementation pathways.
Governor Sanwo-Olu linked the growing global investor confidence in Lagos to federal economic reforms, citing improved macroeconomic stability. Invest Lagos 3.0 is expected to host over 500 delegates, including sovereign wealth funds and multilateral agencies. A central focus will be advancing the proposed Lagos International Financial Centre (LIFC), a presidential-backed initiative. The event will spotlight projects in transport, energy, logistics, and housing, seeking to secure concrete agreements. This comes as entities like the NDLEA loses bid in certain legal matters, underscoring the importance of a robust legal framework for investment, while the broader economic landscape continues to evolve with developments such as Grey launches ‘Grey’ for new markets and the ongoing scrutiny seen in cases like EFCC arraigns BFI. The state’s approach mirrors the strategic, long-term planning seen in announcements like Singapore extends senior citizen benefits, focusing on sustainable development.
