Lagos State has reaffirmed its ambition to become Africa’s premier investment destination, unveiling its investment roadmap at the fourth edition of the LCCI Invest Nigeria Conference and Expo.
Representing Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, the Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment, Hon. Folashade Bada Ambrose-Medebem, said Lagos is focused on attracting investments that create jobs, strengthen local businesses and connect them to regional value chains.
She described Lagos as a market, gateway and ecosystem driven by manufacturing, technology, entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation. She also highlighted the State’s growing Public-Private Partnership (PPP) framework, including four concession agreements signed in July 2026 covering healthcare, transportation, digital governance and public asset management.
The Commissioner also referenced the Lagos Investment Deal Book, which provides investors with bankable opportunities across transportation, healthcare, sustainable energy, technology, innovation and the green economy.
Speaking at the conference, LCCI President and Convener, Engr. Leye Kupoluyi, urged stakeholders to transform Nigeria’s opportunities in manufacturing, technology, energy and healthcare into sustainable economic growth.
The Director-General of Afreximbank, Mr. Kudawashe Matere, stressed the importance of intra-African trade and economic resilience, while announcing that Lagos will host the Intra-African Trade Fair from November 5–11, 2027.
IFC Division Director for West Africa, Mr. Olivier Buyoya, called for stronger business foundations, financing and commercially viable projects, while diplomatic representatives from Brazil, Côte d’Ivoire, Poland and Thailand highlighted opportunities for deeper bilateral investment and technology partnerships.
The Director-General of the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, Prof. Eghosa E. Osaghae, reiterated Nigeria’s ambition to become a $1 trillion economy by 2030, while SEC Chairman, Mr. Mairiga Alimi, stressed the importance of transparency, investor protection and regulatory certainty.
Co-Founder of Chocolate City Group, Mr. Audu Maikori, also identified Nigeria’s creative economy as a major investment opportunity, particularly in music, film and digital content.
Delivering keynote remarks on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole (MFR), reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to improving the ease of doing business through reforms and investments in power, transportation, aviation and technology.
The two-day conference reinforced Lagos and Nigeria’s commitment to attracting sustainable investment, strengthening public-private partnerships and creating jobs and shared economic prosperity.