Lagos to host investment, social impact summits July 9–11, 2025

By Adeola Ogunrinde –

The Lagos State Government has announced plans to host two major events aimed at accelerating economic growth and sustainable development. Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment, Mrs. Folashade Bada-Ambrose, disclosed this at a press conference on Monday.

She said the Lagos Investment Summit 2.0 will take place on Wednesday, July 9, while the Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS) will hold on Thursday, July 10, and Friday, July 11, 2025.

According to Bada-Ambrose, the investment summit, themed “Scaling Action: Bold Solutions Towards Making Lagos a 21st Century Economy,” is designed to transition the state from planning to implementation. It will focus on attracting investment and scaling innovation through tangible action.

“This Summit will spotlight our state’s immense opportunities, particularly in smart city solutions, green energy, digital infrastructure, fintech, civil infrastructure, and agribusiness,” she said. “Our objective is to move from dialogue to delivery.”

The Africa Social Impact Summit, co-convened with Sterling One Foundation, the United Nations, Sterling Bank, and other development partners, will drive high-level discussions on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including climate resilience, youth empowerment, education, and impact financing.

Special Adviser to the Governor on Sustainable Development Goals, Dr. Oreoluwa Finnih, emphasized that both summits align with Lagos’s commitment to the SDGs and represent a bold step toward long-term prosperity for the state and the continent.

CEO of Sterling One Foundation, Mrs. Olapeju Ibekwe, said the foundation is proud to partner with the Lagos State Government, describing Lagos as Africa’s top destination and leading innovation hub.