Lagos to Host Global Investment Summit on June 8-9

Lagos State will host a global investment summit on June 8-9 at Eko Hotel, targeting foreign investors from 50 countries. The summit aims to position Lagos as Africa's preferred investment destination, focusing on sectors such as infrastructure, technology, agriculture, tourism, manufacturing, logistics, energy, financial services, and small business development.

Folashad Ambros Medebem, from the Lagos State Commission for Commerce, Cooperatives and Trade, stated that the summit will serve as a platform to attract capital and strengthen investor confidence. The event will include high-level policy discussions and business matchmaking sessions to connect local enterprises with international investors.

Deputy Chief of Staff to the Lagos State Governor, Sam Egub, emphasized the importance of the summit in showcasing Lagos as a viable investment destination despite global economic uncertainties. Toyosi Akerel, co-chair of the technical committee, mentioned the deployment of artificial intelligence for real-time monitoring of participation.

The summit will also feature visits to major infrastructure projects, including the Lekki Free Trade Zone and Dangote Refinery.