27/08/2026
SANWO-OLU SEEKS LONG-TERM DIASPORA INVESTMENTS FOR LAGOS
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called for deeper and long-term investment partnerships with members of the African diaspora, saying Lagos is ready to attract capital and strategic partnerships across key sectors of its economy.
Sanwo-Olu made the call after participating in the inaugural Africa Business Investment Summit in Washington, D.C., United States, held under the patronage of His Majesty, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.
The governor said the summit provided an opportunity to engage with investors, business leaders and policymakers on practical ways of strengthening economic partnerships and creating sustainable opportunities in Africa.
According to him, his engagements with diaspora investors and business leaders focused on how to translate investment interest into tangible projects and economic opportunities back home.
Sanwo-Olu described Lagos as Africa’s largest sub-national economy and said the state offers significant opportunities for investors seeking long-term partnerships in infrastructure, technology, finance and other strategic sectors.
He said the Lagos State Government remains committed to creating partnerships capable of stimulating economic growth, attracting investment and generating employment opportunities for residents.
“Lagos is ready for deep, long-term partnerships,” the governor said, adding that the opportunities being created across the state are significant and that “the time to invest is now.”
Sanwo-Olu reaffirmed the state’s commitment to maintaining an investor-friendly environment, saying Lagos would continue to engage international investors and business leaders in its drive to expand economic opportunities.
He also stressed the importance of partnerships that go beyond capital investment to include job creation, innovation and sustainable economic development.
The governor said Lagos would continue to position itself as a leading destination for business and investment in Africa, while strengthening collaborations capable of delivering lasting economic benefits.
His participation in the Washington summit is part of efforts to deepen Lagos’ engagement with the global investment community and attract new opportunities to the state.
Sanwo-Olu reiterated that Lagos remains open for business, urging investors to take advantage of the opportunities emerging across the state’s infrastructure, technology, finance and other key sectors.
