Lagos State Diaspora Network

01/06/2026

The Lagos diaspora remains a vital partner in development through ideas, investments, and global networks. Your voice matters. Your participation counts.

27/05/2026

The Lagos State Office of Diaspora Affairs wishes you and your loved ones a peaceful and joyful Eid-el-Kabir celebration. May this season of sacrifice, faith, and love bring abundant blessings, renewed hope, and prosperity to your homes and communities. Eid Mubarak!

21/05/2026

Lagos continues to strengthen its position as Africa’s leading digital and innovation hub through strategic global partnerships.

The recent visit of Poland’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Affairs, Mr. Krzysztof Gawkowski, to Lagos House, Marina, highlights the growing international interest in Lagos as a destination for technology, innovation, and investment.

With a youthful, dynamic population and a government committed to building sustainable digital infrastructure, Lagos State remains open to collaborations that will drive economic growth, innovation, and global opportunities for Nigerians at home and in the diaspora.

Together, we are shaping the future of the digital economy.

20/05/2026

Lagos is increasingly becoming a preferred destination for global technology infrastructure investment.

From cloud infrastructure and AI-ready data centres to fibre connectivity and digital innovation, Lagos continues to strengthen its position as one of Africa’s leading digital economy hubs.

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu recently highlighted the State Government’s commitment to supporting innovation and enabling infrastructure investment:
“Lagos is open for infrastructure investment and we will continue to honour the commitments we make.”

The latest article by the Lagos State Office of Diaspora Affairs explores why global technology infrastructure investors are increasingly choosing Lagos.

Read more:
Why Global Tech Infrastructure Investors Are Choosing Lagos

14/05/2026

Lagos remains proud to support the arts and provide a home for platforms that showcase African excellence to the world. - Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu

08/05/2026

Lagos is open to the world.

From Africa to the Middle East, Europe, Asia and beyond, Lagos continues to build bridges that foster innovation, investment, cultural exchange and sustainable development.

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu recently received the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Nigeria, His Excellency Mr. Youssef Mohammed Al-Balawi, at Lagos House, Marina, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen international relationships and expand opportunities for collaboration across regions and continents.

As Africa’s leading economic hub, Lagos remains committed to creating an enabling environment for global partnerships that will drive prosperity, growth and a brighter future for all.

The world is welcome in Lagos.

08/05/2026

Lagos is open for business, innovation and global partnerships.

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu recently hosted Harry Boyd-Carpenter, Managing Director, Sustainable Infrastructure Group at the (EBRD), alongside Hamza Al-Assad, Director and Head of Nigeria at the EBRD, and their team at Lagos House, Marina, for strategic discussions on sustainable development and collaborative opportunities that will drive growth across Lagos State.

As Africa’s leading economic hub, Lagos continues to welcome forward-thinking investors, development institutions, innovators and diaspora stakeholders ready to partner in building a more resilient, prosperous and future-ready city.
The opportunities are vast. The vision is clear. The time to partner with Lagos is now.

05/05/2026

Stronger together 🤝🌍
Lagos is building global partnerships that matter! Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu welcomed Denmark’s representatives to explore collaboration in tech, innovation, and youth development.

This means more opportunities for our young people, more growth for businesses, and more ways for the diaspora to connect and invest back home.
The future is digital and Lagos is leading the way.

🔗 Tap the link to read more:
https://www.lagosdiaspora.ng/post/lagos-denmark-tech-diplomacy-unlocking-opportunities-for-youth-innovation-and-growth

Lagos is open. Lagos is ready. Lagos is rising.

In continuation of his administration’s commitment to positioning Lagos as a globally competitive hub for innovation and opportunity, Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu today received the Consul General of Denmark, Ms. Jette Bjerrum, and Denmark’s Tech Ambassador, Mrs. Anne Marie Engtoft Meldga...

29/04/2026

“Lagos State remains open to strong partnerships that support travel, trade, and deeper connections between Lagos and the world.”— Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu

25/04/2026

Lagos, California Forge Historic Sister-State Partnership 🇳🇬🤝🇺🇸

Lagos State Government has formalised a sister-state relationship with the California State Assembly, United States, through Assembly Concurrent Resolution 129 (ACR 129).

Sponsored by Assemblymember Matt Haney and unveiled at the California–Africa Climate and Economic Forum 2026, this milestone agreement strengthens diplomatic and economic ties while opening new pathways for collaboration in climate resilience, infrastructure, innovation, and sustainable development.

This partnership reflects Lagos State’s commitment to global engagement and leveraging strategic alliances to drive growth under the THEMES Plus Agenda.