Ghanaian businesses, investors, and entrepreneurs have been urged to participate in Invest Lagos 3.0, a major investment summit expected to unlock more than ₦4 trillion (approximately $2.9 billion) in opportunities across Africa’s largest commercial hub.
The event, scheduled for June 8–9 in Lagos, Nigeria, is being organised by the Lagos State Government in partnership with the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC), the Commonwealth’s accredited business network mandated by Heads of Government to promote trade and investment across its 56-member bloc. Organisers anticipate more than 500 investors, policymakers, development financiers, and business leaders from around the world.
The summit coincides with a period in which businesses across West Africa are aggressively pursuing regional expansion under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) framework, with Lagos positioning itself as a strategic gateway for capital, innovation, and enterprise on the continent.
Speaking ahead of the event, Samantha Cohen, Chief Executive Officer of CWEIC, said Lagos has established itself as one of the Commonwealth’s leading investment destinations.
“Lagos has built something exceptional as a CWEIC partner. The state’s investment programme enables trade facilitation, and we are pleased to showcase what Lagos has to offer as we jointly deliver a summit where policy meets capital,” she said.
According to organisers, discussions at the summit will span key sectors including infrastructure, technology, manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, financial services, energy transition, real estate, and SME development.
CWEIC Chairman, Lord Marland, described the summit as a reflection of the growing importance of African-led investment platforms in driving economic growth across the Commonwealth.
“Invest Lagos 3.0 is an opportunity for businesses across the Commonwealth to engage directly with high-value projects, decision-makers, and investment partners. We particularly encourage strong participation from Ghana’s private sector, given the significant opportunities for cross-border trade and collaboration between Ghana and Nigeria,” he said.
The Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council is one of the largest business networks in the Commonwealth, bringing together governments, multinational corporations, financial institutions, and investors. Its partners include globally recognised institutions such as the Dangote Group, Zenith Bank Group, the City of London, Rio Tinto, HSBC, and African financial institutions, including Consolidated Bank Ghana (CBG). The network spans more than 35 countries and territories and includes major listed companies and investment institutions.
Dr. John Apea, Head of Mission for CWEIC in Ghana, described Invest Lagos 3.0 as a strategic platform for Ghanaian companies seeking access to capital and regional partnerships.
“As African economies become increasingly integrated, Ghanaian businesses must position themselves at the centre of regional investment conversations. Invest Lagos 3.0 offers a unique platform to engage investors, forge strategic partnerships, and identify growth opportunities across sectors critical to Africa’s future,” he said.
Industry observers note that increased participation by Ghanaian firms could deepen commercial ties between West Africa’s two largest economies while unlocking new avenues for trade, investment, and joint ventures.
The summit will feature high-level government engagements, investment matchmaking sessions, business-to-business meetings, and sector-focused dialogues aimed at converting investor interest into bankable projects.
Among expected participants are Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, senior government officials, global investors, and executives from leading corporations across Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
Interested Ghanaian businesses, investors, and entrepreneurs are encouraged to register via the Invest Lagos 3.0 platform to engage directly with project sponsors, policymakers, and investment partners across the Commonwealth and beyond.
