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 in investment opportunities across Africa's largest commercial city.

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 the 56-member bloc. Organisers expect more than 500 investors, policymakers, development financiers and business leaders from around the world to attend.

The summit comes at a time when businesses across West Africa are increasingly seeking regional growth opportunities under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), with Lagos positioning itself as a gateway for capital, innovation and enterprise on the continent.

Speaking ahead of the summit, Chief Executive Officer of CWEIC, Samantha Cohen, said Lagos had established itself as one of the Commonwealth's most important investment destinations.

"Lagos has built something exceptional as a CWEIC partner. The State investment programme enables trade facilitation and we will be glad to showcase what Lagos has to offer as we jointly deliver a summit where policy meets capital," Cohen said.

According to organisers, discussions will focus on sectors including infrastructure, technology, manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, financial services, energy transition, real estate and SME development.

CWEIC Chairman, Lord Marland, said the summit reflects the growing importance of African-led investment platforms in driving economic growth across the Commonwealth.

"Invest Lagos 3.0 is an opportunity for businesses from 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," Marland said.

The Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council represents one of the largest business networks in the Commonwealth, bringing together governments, multinational corporations, financial institutions and investors. Its network includes globally recognised organisations and strategic partners such as Dangote Group, Zenith Bank Group, the City of London, Rio Tinto, HSBC, and a growing number of African financial institutions including Consolidated Bank Ghana (CBG). CWEIC's membership spans more than 35 countries and territories and includes many publicly listed companies and major investment institutions.

Dr John Apea, Head of Mission for CWEIC in Ghana, described Invest Lagos 3.0 as a strategic opportunity 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 provides a unique platform to engage investors, forge strategic partnerships and identify growth opportunities across sectors that are critical to Africa's future," Apea said.

Industry observers say participation by Ghanaian companies could help deepen commercial ties between the two largest economies in West Africa while creating new opportunities for investment, exports and joint ventures.

The summit is expected to feature high-level government engagements, investment matchmaking sessions, business-to-business meetings and sector-focused discussions aimed at converting investor interest into bankable projects.

Among the anticipated 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 can register through the Invest Lagos 3.0 platform and engage directly with project sponsors, policymakers and investment partners from across the Commonwealth and beyond.